Record prices for fresh red chillies at Nandurbar market yard

Nandurbar, Nov 11 (UNI) Farmers growing red chillies have received a major boost as the Nandurbar Agricultural Produce Market Committee is witnessing record prices for fresh red chillies this season. Fresh red chillies are fetching rates ranging from Rs5,000 to Rs9,000 per quintal, while dried chillies are commanding prices ranging from Rs10,000 to Rs15,500 per quintal. Around 200 to 250 vehicles carrying chillies arrive at the market every day. The arrival of chillies at the market began around six weeks ago, and approximately 60,000 quintals have already been brought in. Although chilli cultivation this year has dropped by nearly 50%…