Bhubaneswar, Feb. 22 -- Farmers of Alipingala in Jagatsinghpur are a worried lot now as they have been forced to resort to distress sale of tomatoes due to failure of the district administration in ensuring safe storage of their agricultural produce.
The district administration has been unable to set up a cold storage which is why resentment has started to brew among tomato farmers in the area.
The farmers rued that they have been selling tomatoes at Rs 2-3 per kilo and are unable to get the right price. Moreover, they are now concerned over repaying the loans that they had taken for agricultural purposes.
Farmers of Jorakula village demanded the district administration to facilitate the sale of tomatoes at a proper price.
"Due to cheap...