In this classic IFLA! article, from Issue 5, Vandana K looks at what happens when a supply chain that runs through the very heart of Indian cuisine is disrupted. Following an erratic monsoon season that culminated in profound flooding, in 2019 India found itself in the grip of a severe onion shortage. Since then, Onion prices have continued to fluctuate, skyrocketing again in 2024. Vandana K traces the roots of the problem to farming and trading systems that are vulnerable to volatile climates, and governments that are unwilling to intervene.
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Food
Cutting Onions: food supply at a crossroads
Food
By Vandana K
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