Slowdown in fresh vegetable sales in Shan State
The Department of Consumer Affairs (Shan
State) revealed that vegetable purchases remained stagnant in late September as
flooding disrupted transportation.
Floods and heavy rainfall caused by
Typhoon Yagi cut a swathe of destruction across some townships, including
Taunggyi Township, southern Shan State. Consequently, the supply of vegetables
from Taunggyi Township to other regions and states fell drastically.
Locally fresh vegetables such as
cauliflower, broccoli, carrot, chayote, pumpkin, green pea, okra, tomato,
drumstick, gourd, marrow, mustard leaf, water spinach, roselle, gourd leaf,
pumpkin leaf, spinach and lettuce were earlier placed on the market at a
cheaper rate. The extreme weather conditions caused vegetable consumption to
slow a bit amid higher prices in the domestic market.
Meanwhile, there is a roaring trade of
vegetables in the floating market in Hpa-an, Kayin State, despite high prices
in September. Submerged farms and high input costs raised the price, according
to Kayin State’s Department of Consumer Affairs.
The Agriculture Department has urged
farmers to grow cash crops in flood-damaged fields. It will provide practical
support to replant crops in time before the season ends. The department has
been joining hands with related organizations to provide technical assistance
and agricultural needs. — KK
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