Ryots in tears as chilli prices hit the bottom at Enumamula

RED chilli farmers have started arriving at Asia's largest Enumamula Agriculture Market in Warangal with substantial loads of red chilli crops for sale.

- U MAHESH @Warangal

The farmers are eager to sell their produce but are dissatisfied with the prevailing prices in the market.

The traders attribute the low prices to a decline in red chilli exports within the country and outside.

Farmers at the Enumamula Agriculture Market have expressed dissatisfaction over the low prices offered for their red chilli crops. Although the maximum prices displayed on the market yard boards range from ₹14,800 to ₹15,500 per quintal, traders are paying as low as ₹11,000 per quintal. The market has 100 licensed traders handling red chilli sales.

On Friday, the Wonder Hot (WH) variety was priced between ₹11,000 and ₹14,800 per quintal, while the Teja variety and 314 varieties were both priced at ₹13,000 per quintal. A total of 7,433 bags of red chilli were brought to the market.