Why are farmers growing vegetables despite huge post-harvest losses?

Why are farmers growing vegetables despite huge post-harvest losses?

Despite being the world's second-largest tomato producer, with Madhya Pradesh leading national production, farmers are receiving as little as 2-3 rupees per kilogram for their produce. This price collapse, particularly evident in markets like Barwani, has sparked ongoing farmer protests. The volatility in India's vegetable markets stems from a purely supply-demand-driven pricing mechanism. Currently, bumper tomato harvests have pushed prices to …