Onion

• Kharif Sowing Area for Onion to be 27% Higher than Last Year; 30% Sowing Completed in Karnataka

  Prices of onion are moderating as the quantity of rabi onion released in the market by farmers is increasing with higher mandi prices and onset of monsoon rains.…

• Govt Aims to Procure 5 Lakh Tonnes of Onions to Stabilize Market Prices; 71,000 Tonnes Acquired So Far

  Government is working proactively to ensure stable onion prices for consumers. They are building a buffer stock of onions and taking other measures to address a shortfall in production caused by lower rainfall in key growing regions.…

• Government Lifts Onion Export Ban for 6 Neighbouring Countries

  The government has lifted the export ban on onions, allowing 99,150 MT to be exported to six neighboring countries, with Maharashtra as the primary supplier.…

• Indian Onion Export to UAE Under Scrutiny Over Alleged Unfair Pricing

  Allegations of unfair pricing have surfaced in the Indian onion export industry, casting a shadow over shipments to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). While importers in the Middle Eastern nation reportedly profit handsomely, Indian farmers are said to be bearing the brunt of the pricing…

• ‘We Will Stop Buying Produce from FPOs if MOFPI Operation Greens’ Portal Remains Dead’

  Operation Greens, an initiative of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, MOFPI, stopped functioning as the website has been down for over nine months. There has been no prior notice or timeline given to the farmers, FPOs, or exporters, except for a message, “sampada-mofpi.gov.in says,…

• Govt Asks Nafed, NCCF to Procure Onion in Nashik, 'Farmers Demand APMC Procurement Process'

  The central government has asked the National Cooperative Consumers Federation of India (NCCF) and the National Agriculture Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (Nafed) to procure onion from Nashik farmers. Are farmers convinced of this step?…

• Onion Seeds Health Benefits No One Told You About

  Discover the hidden health treasures of onion seeds, from cholesterol control to cancer prevention, fostering overall well-being in a single, tiny package.…

• Onion Prices Soar in Various Parts of Country, Buyers Seek Government Aid

  The government has recently introduced a Minimum Export Price for onions and initiated the procurement of an extra 2 lakh tonnes of onions to build up buffer stocks.…

• Nashik Onion Traders' Strike Spurs Maha Govt to Explore Alternatives to APMC Auctioning

  Consider urging national agencies to directly purchase onions from farmers and encourage Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) to establish hubs for agricultural transactions.…

• Onion Traders Declare Indefinite Strike in Nashik to Protest Government Policies

  Onion Traders Oppose Sale of APMC-Acquired Onions from Farmers, Seek Review of 40% Export Duty.…

• Onion Farmers Protest in Maharashtra over Centre's Procurement Price Rs 2410, Traders' Rs 1500

  Union Minister Piyush Goyal initiates onion procurement at Rs 2,410/quintal in Maharashtra. While the traders are offering Rs 1500 per quintal against the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (Nafed) price of Rs 2410 per quintal, which is why farmers boycotted trader's auctions over price disparities…

• Onion Buffer Capacity Rises from 300,000 MT to 500,000 MT

  From tomorrow, NCCF will sell onions at a retail price of Rs 25 per kg.…

• Onion Exports Face 40% Duty Imposition by Government to Boost Local Supplies

  Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh has announced a measure aimed at enhancing the domestic supply of onions and managing the escalation of prices.…

• Heavy Rains Wreak Havoc on Onion & Other Crops in Maharashtra, MP

  Unseasonal rain and hailstorms are wreaking havoc on the country. Wheat and mustard crops were destroyed in many states due to unseasonal rains. However, the weather's wrath is not leaving the farmers behind.…

• Govt Plans to Purchase 3 Lakh Tonnes of Onions During Rabi Season, says Piyush Goyal

  Union Minister Piyush Goyal declared on Thursday that the government agencies will purchase 3 lakh tonnes of onion once the winter harvest begins. Goyal, who oversees Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, stated that the rabi produce was purchased for a total of 2.5 lakh…

• From Burning Crops to Protesting in Maharashtra: The Agony of Onion Farmers in India

  Maharashtra farmers conducted a protest march to Mumbai to draw attention to the sudden crash in onion prices. The protest was called off after assurance from the state and central government. Onion pricing is a yearly issue in India, where a shortage or surplus of…

• Govt Directs Agencies to Purchase Onion from Farmers Due to Fall in Prices

  Following reports of falling prices in the mandis, the government has directed its procurement agencies to immediately intervene in the market for the purchase of Kharif red onion and for simultaneous dispatch & sale to consumption centres.…

• Robust Demand From S-E, West Asia Increases Indian Onion Exports by 49%

  There has been an increase of 49% in the volume of onion exports, exceeding the previous year's exports. The shipment prices, however are likely to come down.…

• Gujarati Onion Farmers Upset Due to Low Prices

  Due to overproduction, prices have dropped to nearly Rs 5-7 per kg, or less than Rs 150 per 20 kg. Farmers in several districts of Gujarat are in tears as prices have dropped to single digits, forcing them to throw their produce into open fields.…

• Prices of Onion, Pulses to Remain Stable till December: Government

  The government on Thursday ruled out a price hike for onions in the upcoming weeks. Unseasonal rains may have little influence on the production of Kharif onions, but to deal with that India has enough buffer stocks.…

• Onion Farming: Farmers Will Get Subsidy of up to 50 percent, Know How to Apply

  For the cultivation of onions, the Bihar government will give a subsidy of Rs. 49,000 to the farmers.…

• Maharashtra Govt Requests Centre to Purchase Additional 2 lakh tonnes of Onion to Help Farmers

  Onion is Maharashtra's main cash crop, accounting for 35 to 40% of the country's total production of the staple vegetable. With a good monsoon, onion production in 2021-22 is expected to reach 136.70 lakh metric tonnes, a 20 lakh metric tonnes increase over the previous…

• Farmers Distress: Overproduction of Onions & Garlic Hits Farmers

  Onion prices are typically higher during the rainy season due to a lack of fresh harvest throughout the country. However, average quality old onion prices in Maharashtra, the largest producer, are currently in the range of Rs 9-13/kg.…

• Kerala Agri University's Efforts to Cultivate Big Onion Pays Off

  Over 95% of plants showed good bulb formation 82-90 days after sowing. The average bulb weight was 60-100 grammes, yielding 22 tonnes per hectare. Kanthaloor serves as a crossroads for tropical, subtropical, and temperate crops like hill garlic, hairloom beans, and even commercial strawberries.…

• Maharashtra Farmers Threatens to Stop Onion Supplies from August 16 Demanding Better Prices

  Growers claim that various farmer organizations have been agitating for months as onion prices have fallen, but their demands have not even been acknowledged.…

• Farmers Hopeful to Get Good Price for Alibag’s GI Tagged White Onion Gets

  Farmers in Alibag claim that white onions have been grown here for centuries using only traditional and genuine seeds. Locals have learned and mastered the skills required for white onion cultivation. According to farmers, Alibag's geo-climatic conditions distinguish it from other white onion-producing areas, and…

• Govt Procures 2.50 Lakh Tonnes of Onion for Buffer Stock in 2022-23

  The price stabilisation buffer aims to provide remunerative prices to onion farmers while also increasing the availability of onions at affordable prices to consumers. Onion is a semi-perishable vegetable, and post-harvest losses due to physiological weight loss, rotting, sprouting, and other factors are estimated to…

• Centre Allows Export of Onion Seeds with Some Restrictions

  Export of onion seeds, according to industry experts, is now possible with the government's special intervention. One industry member told that onion seeds are plentiful, and that in recent years, the majority of farmers have been cultivating their own seeds.…

• Gujarat to Provide Rs 200 per quintal Financial Assistance to Onion Farmers

  Onion (Allium cepa) is India's second most important commercial crop, after potatoes. Onion crops are grown on approximately 5.30 million hectares worldwide, with an annual production of 88.48 million tonnes and productivity of 16.70 tonnes per hectare.…

• How to Grow Shallot in A Pot Using Different Fertilizers

  Shallots are a type of onion that not only matures swiftly but also takes up less area than its counterparts. As a result, growing shallots in your kitchen garden is relatively easier.…

• Onion Glut, Farmers Demand Policy for Price

  Onion producers in Mahuva of Bhavnagar, one of the largest producers of this vegetable, have shot a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to frame a dedicated policy for the bulb, following a glut in production.…

• Centre Releases Onion Buffer Stock in a Targeted Manner to States

  The buffer stock is being released even in the Lasalgaon and Pimpalgaon wholesale onion mandis in Maharashtra to supplement supply in these markets, according to a statement from the Consumer Affairs Ministry.…

• Six Basic Types of Onions

  In this article, you will out about some basic types of onions and what are their qualities.…

• Gujarat Expects Bumper Onion Yield This Year; Exports to Flourish Further

  Agriculture records indicate that onion cultivation was 200 percent more than average this year and 146 percent higher than the previous year.…

• India’s Costly Onion Loses to Pakistan In The Global Market

  India’s onion exports have been hampered due to the late arrival of the early Kharif crop. Quality of current produce and other competing nations are other problems that are being faced by India’s onion exports.…

• Efforts to Ease Onion Prices Bearing Results, Says Government

  The Ministry of Consumer Affairs claimed that the onion prices in the country are now cheaper than the previous its efforts. The government has released more than 50% of the buffer stock of 2.08 lakh tonnes onion in the market.…

• Onion Prices Likely to Remain Firm till Diwali

  Traders predict that weather will continue to be a major effect on onion prices until December, when the arrival of the fresh crop is expected to be at its height.…

• Onion Prices Expected To Stay High This Festive Season

  Onions prices are expected to stay higher in October and November due to a delay in crop arrivals due to a rainfall shortfall, as August, the critical month for transplanting, saw no improvement in monsoon, according to Crisil.…

• US and Japan Criticize India’s Frequent Ban on Onion Exports at the WTO

  At the World Trade Organization (WTO), the United States and Japan have raised concerns about India's frequent bans on onion exports, claiming that such prohibitions without prior notice put importing countries in a tough position.…

• Big News! Lasalgaon Onion Market Breaks 75-Year-Old Tradition

  Lasalgaon onion mandi remains open on Amavasya.…

• Women’s Group Breaks Glass Ceiling at Lasalgaon Onion Mandi

  Lasalgaon onion mandi is dominated by men, but recently, a women’s group entered and created a commotion.…

• Maharashtra Onion Growers Demand Higher Price from NAFED This Year

  This year onion growers are demanding a higher price for selling their produce to NAFED.…

• Onion Prices Crash as Rabi Crop Hit Markets

  Onion prices have dropped sharply due to the arrival of Rabi produce in the market.…

• Maharashtra Farmers Tie Up Partnership with Corporate to Keep Onion Prices Steady

  Alongside joint venture with Nafed, the MahaFPC has created onion stockpiling and promoting framework through 25 partner FPCs. In the task, around 2,500 ranchers have direct possession and till now it has profited 25,000 onion makers.…

• Agronest by TATA - Reducing Onion Waste

  As the agricultural sector supports 70 per cent of the India’s population and contributes to 50 per cent of the GDP, Tata Steel’s Innovent team (the innovent department conceptualised in 2014 strategically develops solutions for the future) identified this white space in the market to…

• Karnataka Government to encourage Rose Onion exports

  The government of Karnataka has listed the (Rural) districts of Chikkaballapur, Bangalore and Kolar as rose onion variety clusters to promote their exports through multiple initiatives under the Centre's Agriculture Export Policy (AEP).…

• 10 Good Reasons To Use Garlic and Onion Peels

  Onion and garlic are the two most widely used vegetables all around the world. But many of us throw away their skins or peels...isn't it? You will be amazed to know that they are actually nutrient dense and have numerous household uses as well.…

• Onion varieties for different seasons

  Onion is one of the most important vegetable used in almost every dish. In India, it is grown in many states including Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan etc.  During the last four decades, the National Horticultural Research and Development Foundation (NHRDF) has…

• Store Your Onion Produce At Low Cost, Check Out Details Here

  Onion is the part of the daily diet in almost every house hold. It is one of the most important vegetable crop in India. Such valuable crop storage is having problems. Though NABARD is giving subsidy for making storage. A new kind of low cost…