In one week, the price of dry chillies has reportedly dropped by ₹12,000 to around ₹10,000 per quintal, resulting in a big jolt to farmers.
Farmers set vehicles on fire while protesting against the drastic price drop in dry chillies at Byadagi on Monday.
Tension prevailed at Byadgi International Market in on Monday, 11 March, as a sudden drop in dry chilly prices upset farmers who staged protests and reportedly set ablaze vehicles and an APMC office. In one week, the prices reportedly dropped by ₹12,000 to around ₹10,000 per quintal. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has sought a report on the price drop.