VIJAYAWADA: Sudden fall in price of tomatoes is worrying the farmers who have cultivated the crop in huge quantities in Krishna district. Though they received good yield, many of them are hesitating to harvest due to fear of loss.
Farmers in the west Krishna region usually cultivate cotton and chilli for rabi season. After tomato prices crossed the 120-mark in open markets during early November last, farmers from Tiruvuru, A. Konduru, and parts of Mylavaram shifted to tomato cultivation anticipating good returns.
