Shortage of Onion on the Horizon

il y a 11 ans, 2 mois - février 11, 2013

It will be scarce on the shelves. A shortage of onions in the market on the horizon because the stock of the Agricultural Marketing Board (AMB) is exhausted. And onions imported this year will be available on the market until next Thursday.

"With the shortage of onions in the coming days, prices will continue to soar. This is partly due to the new criteria set by the AMB for the importation of onions, "says Cader Ochotoya, onion seller.

Now, those who have already imported onions must have a bank account with at least Rs 500,000. And for those who import for the first time, the amount is Rs 350,000. "Because of this, it is difficult for small importers to apply," says Cader Ochotoya.

However, in environments AMB is a whole different story. "When there are too many onions in the market, we are blamed. When there is less also, we are criticized, "says one. And to say that stocks are managed to avoid shortages and waste. "The imported onions will soon be on the market. We can not let them spoil. "

Text by lexpress.mu

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