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Steep fall in prices

Sampath Kumar G.P.

Farm workers picking tomatoes from a field in Kolar in Karnataka. Tomato prices have slid to as cheap as Rs 15 for a 15-kg box. Besides, farmers have to pay Rs 2-3 a box to transport tomatoes to the market.

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