Karur,- In Karur, tuber prices have skyrocketed due to shortage in supply. Due to this, the housewives are worried.
In the country, tuber growing states Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and North Eastern states were severely affected due to untimely rains. As a result, most of the tuber plantations have been destroyed. Kodaikanal and Ooty where tuber cultivation in Tamil Nadu has also seen a decline in production. Due to this, the supply of tuber to Karur Farmers Market, Kamaraj Daily Market has decreased and the price
has risen
In this regard, tuber wholesaler
s said: Every day, 10 trucks of tuber come to Karur district. Currently, it only comes in two trucks. Last September, a kilo of tuber was selling between Rs 25 and Rs 30. Now due to low supply, it is selling at Rs 40 to Rs 50. The tuber is a staple for making food items including chips and samsa. Housewives are reluctant to buy tuber because the price has gone up in this situation. This has affected sales.
They said this.
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