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Nepali Farmers Dump Tomatoes In Road Against Low Price And Lack Of Governmental Policy

Nepal farmers dump tomatoes in the street of Kathmandu, Nepal, on July 15, 2026. The farmers expressed dissatisfaction with the government's agricultural policies, accusing the government of failing to provide adequate subsidies, ensure fair prices for agricultural products, and create a reliable market for local producers. They stated that import-focused policies have further affected domestic farmers and that they have been unable to sell their tomato production, struggling to recover production costs. During the protest, farmers threw tomatoes onto the road as a symbolic gesture. The protesting farmers demanded the immediate implementation of a minimum support price for agricultural products, increased subsidies, easy availability of fertilizers and seeds, better market management, and policies that prioritize domestic production. They also stated that Nepali farmers are unable to compete due to cheaper imported vegetables flooding the market. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)