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Chomu Mandi Sees Bumper Groundnut Arrivals With Prices Reaching Rs 9000
- •Chomu grain mandi witnessed a massive arrival of about 5,000 bags of groundnuts, bringing joy to farmers.
- •Depending on the quality, groundnut prices ranged between Rs 7,000 and Rs 9,000 per quintal, offering relief against rising farming costs.
- •Arrivals of bajra also surged with 7,000 to 8,000 bags reaching the mandi and selling at Rs 2,200 to Rs 2,400 per quintal.
- •New maize has also started arriving in the market, with prices hovering around Rs 2,200 to Rs 2,400 per quintal.
- •The surge in Kharif crop arrivals has increased business activity and vibrancy across the entire mandi premises.
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Chomu Mandi recently recorded a bumper arrival of around 5,000 bags of groundnuts. Depending on the quality, groundnut prices ranged from Rs 7,000 to Rs 9,000 per quintal, leaving local farmers quite satisfied at the start of the season.
Alongside groundnuts, Chomu Mandi saw an arrival of 7,000 to 8,000 bags of bajra (pearl millet) with prices ranging from Rs 2,200 to Rs 2,400 per quintal. Additionally, new maize arrived in the market with prices hovering between Rs 2,200 and Rs 2,400 per quintal.
Despite significant increases in farming expenses such as fertilizers, seeds, irrigation, and labor, farmers are continuously bringing their produce to Chomu Mandi because they are securing strong prices up to Rs 9,000 per quintal for groundnuts right at the start of the season.
