Agriculture
Record ₹221/kg price for premium pomegranates at Shidlaghat market, Chikkaballapur
A farmer from Shidlaghat in Chikkaballapur district secured a record price of ₹221 per kilogram for high‑quality pomegranates, reflecting strong demand for premium produce.
Shidlaghat market in Chikkaballapur district witnessed a record price of ₹221 per kilogram for premium pomegranates. The price was secured by a local farmer who sold his high‑quality fruit to a buyer identified as K.G.
The surge in price comes amid growing demand for quality agricultural produce across the state, prompting traders to offer higher rates for superior varieties.
Farmers in the region view the bumper price as a positive signal for cultivating better‑grade fruits, potentially encouraging investment in improved horticultural practices.
The surge in price comes amid growing demand for quality agricultural produce across the state, prompting traders to offer higher rates for superior varieties.
Farmers in the region view the bumper price as a positive signal for cultivating better‑grade fruits, potentially encouraging investment in improved horticultural practices.