Record-break high prices of cumin; Botad market yard surpasses Unjha

Rajkot: The price of cumin in Botad market yard went up by Rs. 600 in a day and was at Rs. 3675 – 6615 for 20 kg (mann), which was even more than the price achieved by the farmers in Unjha market yard in the range of Rs. 5197 – 6600. The price of cumin, a month back in Botad was Rs. 2975-4705. In just a month there was an increase of Rs. 1900. The increased payment to farmers for cumin produce is attributed to lesser cultivation. DeshGujarat