Pigeon Pea Prices Soar, Onion and Soybean Decline in Maharashtra Markets

• Pigeon pea (tur) prices increased, bringing relief to farmers, with Solapur Market recording the highest price of 8,500 rupees per quintal for black pigeon peas.
• Cotton prices saw a slight increase, with Wardha Market reporting the highest price of 8,315 rupees for long-staple cotton.
• Onion prices significantly decreased, despite Amravati Market fetching the highest price of 2,700 rupees for red onions.
• Soybean prices declined slightly, with Washim Market seeing the highest arrival of 5,737 quintals.
• Mixed trends observed across Maharashtra's agricultural markets on January 16, with increased overall market arrivals.

Why It Matters: Pigeon pea prices rose, while onion and soybean prices fell, showing mixed trends in Maharashtra's markets.