Nashik: The agriculture produce market committees (APMCs) at Lasalgaon and Pimpalgaon will start onion auctions from Monday.Traders at these two APMCs took the decision to resume onion auctions on Monday in the interest of farmers. Two sub-markets committees of the main Lasalgaon APMC — Vinchur and Niphad — will also start onion auctions the same day.The Nashik Onion Traders Association had called a bandh on Friday to protest the Centres decision of banning onion export. As a result, onion auctions were not held at the APMCs in the district on Friday and Saturday.We also published the following articles recentlyGovt bans onion export, Nashik farmers start stirThe Centres sudden ban on onion exports until March 31, 2024 has led to protests by Nashik district farmers, who have blocked highways and announced an indefinite strike against the auction of their crop. The ban aims to stabilize onion prices in the domestic market, but farmers are concerned about the impact on their livelihoods. Traders and exporters were not informed in advance, leading to uncertainty about existing orders. The ban comes at a time when farmers are already facing losses due to a drop in wholesale onion prices and adverse weather conditions.After export ban, onion traders recall overseas consignmentsBangladesh-bound onion trucks from Nashik, Maharashtra, MP, and Karnataka are returning from West Bengal due to the ban on onion exports. Additionally, 150 onion-laden trucks from Nashik are stuck at JNPT, affecting shipments to Sri Lanka and the Middle East. To mitigate losses, exporters plan to divert foreign-bound onions to domestic markets. The ban has sparked farmer protests in Nashik, including burning a copy of the export ban notification and blocking a state highway. Union minister Bharati Pawar has requested a reconsideration of the export ban.Onion juice vs Onion oil: Which one is better for hair?Onion juice, with its high sulfur content and antioxidants, is great for homemade remedies. It strengthens hair follicles and reduces hair breakage. It stimulates hair follicles, improves blood circulation, and combats scalp infections. Onion oil, infused with carrier oils, moisturizes hair, adds shine, and minimizes hair fall. It offers a convenient application process and has a milder scent compared to onion juice. The choice between onion juice and onion oil depends on preferences and lifestyle.

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