🧅🥔 Key Focus Commodities: Onion & Potato
| Commodity | Grade | Arrival Volume (MT) | Modal Price (₹/Qtl) | Change from Last Week | Quality Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onion | Medium | 6,800 |
₹1,220 | ▲ ₹70 | Good size, firm |
| Potato | Jyoti | 5,400 | ₹1,120 | ▼ ₹40 | Average, few soft lots |
| Potato | Chipsona | 1,200 | ₹1,400 | ▲ ₹50 | Clean, sorted |
📝 Observation: Onion prices firmed up this week due to slower arrivals from Maharashtra. Potato prices saw mixed signals—Chipsona saw premium due to processing demand; Jyoti eased with large inflow.
🍅🧄🌿 Perishables Update: Tomato, Garlic & Leafy Greens
| Item | Arrival Trend | Price Trend | Spoilage/Glut Alert | Market Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Heavy inflow | Falling (₹900→₹680/qtl) | High spoilage due to rains | Glut—lower grade being dumped |
| Garlic | Stable | Stable (₹2,400/qtl) | Low spoilage | Good quality arriving from MP |
| Coriander | Low arrival | Rising (₹1,500→₹1,750) | Minor spoilage | High demand post rain |
| Spinach | Low due to rain | Firm (₹1,100/qtl) | Spoils within 24–36 hrs | Only high-grade selling |
❗ Alert: Farmers bringing tomatoes must sort well—spoiled stock getting rejected or sold at throwaway prices.
🧊 Cold Storage Insights (Azadpur Region)
| Commodity | Storage Availability | Avg Cost (₹/Qtl/Month) | Ideal Storage Duration | Expert Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato | 75% Full | ₹40–60 | Up to 3 months | Can hold till Aug, sell in Aug 2nd week |
| Garlic | 60% Full | ₹50–70 | 4–5 months | Store high-quality dry bulbs only |
| Onion | 85% Full | ₹45–55 | Max 2 months | Quality-sensitive; store only semi-dry |
🛠️ Tip: Avoid storing tomatoes and leafy greens—they spoil fast and lose value within 48 hrs. Garlic & potatoes are ideal for long-term planning.
📈 Strategic Advice: Sell or Hold?
| Commodity | Current Trend | Sell or Hold? | Best Selling Days | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onion | Firming | Hold for 7–10 days | Mon/Tue | Prices expected to rise due to low supply |
| Potato | Mixed | Sell (Jyoti), Hold (Chipsona) | Thurs/Fri | Avoid glut on weekends |
| Tomato | Falling, perishable | Sell Immediately | Daily, early morning | Rapid spoilage, prices dipping |
| Garlic | Stable | Hold for 1 month | Mon/Thurs | Storage-friendly, prices stable |
| Leafy Greens | Sensitive | Sell Same Day | Mon-Wed | Spoils in 24–36 hrs |
🚨 Mandi Saturation Alerts
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📦 Tomato Glut: Excess arrivals → dumping of unsorted produce
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⏳ Auction Delays: Peak hours (10 AM–12 PM) delayed due to congestion
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📉 Price Pressure: On low-grade leafy greens due to rain-related damage
🔔 Farmers: Prefer early morning arrival slots (4–7 AM) to avoid auction backlog
📅 Weekend Price Trends (5–7 July 2025 Forecast)
| Commodity | Expected Movement | Why? |
|---|---|---|
| Onion | ↑ Likely Rise (₹+40–₹60) | Low supply from South, consistent demand |
| Potato | → Stable/Soft | Bulk arrival from Agra belt |
| Tomato | ↓ Dip Possible | High inflow, monsoon-hit quality |
| Garlic | → Stable | Consistent demand & supply |
| Leafy Greens | ↓ Drop Expected | Weekend oversupply, rain spoilage risk |
🗓️ Best Day to Sell: Friday
⛔ Avoid: Saturday post-lunch – low buyers, excess stock remains unsold
📣 Final Takeaway for Farmers & Traders
✅ Sort & grade before dispatch—unsorted lots fetch low bids
✅ Track weekend trends—Friday offers better prices before glut sets in
✅ Plan storage wisely—not all produce benefits from delay or storage
✅ Weather Watch: Light rains may hit arrivals; prep accordingly
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