Farmers Face Fresh Disappointment: Soybean, Onion, Pigeon Pea Prices Plummet in Maharashtra

• Major agricultural commodity prices, including soybean, onion, and pigeon pea, declined across Maharashtra's markets on January 8, impacting farmers' income.
• Cotton prices saw a slight increase, with Wardha Market recording the highest price of Rs 8,035 per quintal.
• Onion arrivals were highest in Nashik Market (83,825 quintals), but prices fell, with Pune Chinchwad and Solapur Markets fetching a maximum of Rs 2,300.
• Soybean prices dropped further, with Latur Market seeing the highest arrival (12,998 quintals) and Washim Market recording the highest price for yellow soybean at Rs 5,813.
• Pigeon pea prices also declined, with Jalna Market having the highest arrival (5,060 quintals) and Beed Market fetching the highest price for black pigeon pea at Rs 8,690.

Why It Matters: Maharashtra farmers face income loss as soybean, onion, and pigeon pea prices fall despite high arrivals.