Pigeon Pea Prices Soar, Cotton & Soybean Dip in State Markets

• Pigeon pea prices surged significantly, with black pigeon peas fetching up to 8550 rupees/quintal in Solapur.
• Soybean prices declined again, reaching a maximum of 5505 rupees/quintal for yellow soybeans in Washim.
• Cotton prices saw a slight decrease, with Wardha, Chandrapur, and Akola markets recording a maximum of 8010 rupees/quintal.
• Onion prices also fell, despite high arrivals in Nashik, with Ahilyanagar seeing prices up to 2750 rupees/quintal.
• State agricultural markets on January 1st showed mixed trends, with overall decreased arrivals for various commodities.

Why It Matters: Pigeon pea prices rose sharply, while cotton, onion, and soybean prices saw a decline.