Indian farmers march to demand higher prices for onions
NEW DELHI: Thousands of farmers in India’s western state of Maharashtra are marching towards the state capital city Mumbai demanding higher prices for their onion crop. Thursday marks the fifth straight day of their protest march. On Sunday evening, the farmers, including women, set out from Dindori in Nashik district. They planned to travel 200 […]
Onion prices stable, supply sufficient until August
PUTRAJAYA: The price of onions in the country has stabilised, and there is sufficient supply to last until August. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi confirmed this after a visit to a wholesaler in Klang here today. Among others, the inspection was also to ensure supply of onions was enough […]
Onions imported from various countries to avoid supply disruptions
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia imports onions from various countries and does not rely on a single source to ensure there is enough supply in the local market, said Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. “If a producing country experiences natural disaster such as drought, floods and earthquake or imposes economic sanctions, Malaysia […]
