The prices of vegetables have seen a sudden hike in recent times. The farmer who cultivates gets peanuts and the traders and retailers cash upon the lazy attitude . It is upto us Goans to be dictated terms and to continue to be stripped off our hard earned money . When agricultural land is laying barren we feel no pain to sell it off for a bag of coins. Our ancestors have taken pains to cultivate and keep agriculture alive . Contrary to the belief that Mining and Tourism as an industry builds our economy as opposed to agriculture, agriculture not only provides job opportunities to both skilled and un-skilled but also opens avenues for export. Worldwide availability of cultivable agricultural land has been shrinking. which throws open options to cater to the need.
Market rates on 20st sept 2011
Item Rate per Kg
Carrots, capsicum and beans Rs 40
Green peas Rs 60
Bread fruit Rs 60
Cauliflower Rs 40
Cabbage Rs 16
Bitter gourd Rs 30
All the above come with a free dose of chemical fertilisers and pesticides liberally used to cater to our growing demand. With Govt. coming forward with schemes to help farmers willing to take up agriculture and horticulture ,locally grown vegetables can very well meet our demands.
Market rates on 20st sept 2011
Item Rate per Kg
Carrots, capsicum and beans Rs 40
Green peas Rs 60
Bread fruit Rs 60
Cauliflower Rs 40
Cabbage Rs 16
Bitter gourd Rs 30
All the above come with a free dose of chemical fertilisers and pesticides liberally used to cater to our growing demand. With Govt. coming forward with schemes to help farmers willing to take up agriculture and horticulture ,locally grown vegetables can very well meet our demands.
