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21 March 2026
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Source:Team Potato Bazaar
Market Update: Price Recovery in Farrukhabad Amidst Harvest Challenges (March 21, 2026)
Market Update: Price Recovery in Farrukhabad Amidst Harvest Challenges (March 21, 2026)
Farukhabad Market Update
The potato market at Satanpur Mandi in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, showed signs of resilience today as prices for several key varieties began to recover. Despite the improved market sentiment, farmers continue to grapple with high operational costs as the harvest season in the Ganga Paar region reaches its peak.
Arrivals and Market Volume
The Mandi recorded an influx of approximately 50 motor loads of potatoes today. The bulk of this supply is currently being sourced from the Ganga Paar region, which remains the primary driver of volume in the Farrukhabad belt.
Variety-Wise Price Trends
Trading activity on March 21st reflected a general improvement compared to the previous day, though performance varied significantly across different potato varieties:
3797 Variety: Emerged as a strong performer, with prices reaching approximately ₹621 per quintal.
Khyati Variety: Most lots sold between ₹361 and ₹381 per quintal, though top-tier quality stock commanded a significant premium, reaching as high as ₹450.
Hyland Variety: In contrast to the general recovery, the Hyland variety saw a sharp dip of ₹100, with current sales ranging between ₹650 and ₹750 per quintal.
Harvest Progress in Ganga Paar
Harvesting operations are in full swing but are entering their final stages.
•Completion Rate: Current estimates suggest that 35-40% of the harvesting in the Ganga Paar area is now complete.
•Timeline: Traders and farmers anticipate that it will take approximately 15 more days to wrap up the remaining fields.
The Farmer’s Dilemma: Rising Input Costs
While the slight uptick in market prices is a welcome change, many farmers expressed concern that the current rates are still failing to cover their basic overheads.
•Labor Costs: Manual harvesting labor is currently priced at a steep ₹1,300 per bigha.
•Thin Margins: When factoring in both the high labor rates and increasing transportation expenses, many growers find themselves in a precarious financial position, struggling to break even despite the "improved" market rates.
Outlook
With the harvest expected to conclude within the next two weeks, the market’s focus will soon shift toward storage and the transition to cold-stored stock. If arrivals remain steady and labor costs stabilize, traders expect the current price recovery to hold firm through the end of the month.
The potato market at Satanpur Mandi in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, showed signs of resilience today as prices for several key varieties began to recover. Despite the improved market sentiment, farmers continue to grapple with high operational costs as the harvest season in the Ganga Paar region reaches its peak.
Arrivals and Market Volume
The Mandi recorded an influx of approximately 50 motor loads of potatoes today. The bulk of this supply is currently being sourced from the Ganga Paar region, which remains the primary driver of volume in the Farrukhabad belt.
Variety-Wise Price Trends
Trading activity on March 21st reflected a general improvement compared to the previous day, though performance varied significantly across different potato varieties:
3797 Variety: Emerged as a strong performer, with prices reaching approximately ₹621 per quintal.
Khyati Variety: Most lots sold between ₹361 and ₹381 per quintal, though top-tier quality stock commanded a significant premium, reaching as high as ₹450.
Hyland Variety: In contrast to the general recovery, the Hyland variety saw a sharp dip of ₹100, with current sales ranging between ₹650 and ₹750 per quintal.
Harvest Progress in Ganga Paar
Harvesting operations are in full swing but are entering their final stages.
•Completion Rate: Current estimates suggest that 35-40% of the harvesting in the Ganga Paar area is now complete.
•Timeline: Traders and farmers anticipate that it will take approximately 15 more days to wrap up the remaining fields.
The Farmer’s Dilemma: Rising Input Costs
While the slight uptick in market prices is a welcome change, many farmers expressed concern that the current rates are still failing to cover their basic overheads.
•Labor Costs: Manual harvesting labor is currently priced at a steep ₹1,300 per bigha.
•Thin Margins: When factoring in both the high labor rates and increasing transportation expenses, many growers find themselves in a precarious financial position, struggling to break even despite the "improved" market rates.
Outlook
With the harvest expected to conclude within the next two weeks, the market’s focus will soon shift toward storage and the transition to cold-stored stock. If arrivals remain steady and labor costs stabilize, traders expect the current price recovery to hold firm through the end of the month.
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