Why have vegetable prices risen so fast recently?
The main reason for the recent increase in vegetable prices is the continuous rainy weather in the early period, which has affected the growth and storage of vegetables to a certain extent.
Next, we analyze other factors that specifically affect vegetable prices:
Since January, Shandong, Shanxi, Henan, Hebei and other places in my country have been affected by heavy rains to varying degrees. , Henan, and Hebei are the sources of vegetable supply in most areas of our country. Due to the impact of heavy rains, vegetables in many places were flooded, causing a serious decline in vegetable production.
2. As the weather gets cooler, vegetable supply is in a period of transition from north to south, and from open-air vegetables to facility vegetables. However, from late September to early October, there was heavy rainfall in the main vegetable producing areas, and vegetable planting, growth, picking, and storage were all affected to varying degrees. Vegetables are generally delayed in coming to market and production is poor, resulting in a shortage of vegetable supply.
3. This autumn is the critical period for the growth of vegetables. Extreme weather has occurred in northern my country, and the temperature this year is much lower than the same period in previous years, which is not conducive to the growth of vegetables, resulting in the slow growth of various vegetables. The harvest period of vegetables is extended.
4. Due to the recent continuous increase in automobile oil prices, the prices of gasoline and diesel have increased, and most of the methods of transporting vegetables are operated by large trucks, which will increase the transportation cost.
5. With the improvement of consumer demand, as life gradually gets better, people’s consumption concepts are gradually changing. Compared with big fish and meat, everyone yearns for healthy meals. Vegetables (especially green vegetables) have become Popular.
6. There is a certain amount of speculation, because the north, a major vegetable producing area, has suffered floods and low temperatures, and the supply of vegetables has decreased. Some vendors have deliberately raised prices, causing vegetable prices to rise.
How to solve the problem of vegetable prices rising too fast:
1. When the prices of varieties are too low, the government departments adopt macro-control and purchase large amounts at low prices to ensure the basic income of growers and protect the rights of vegetable farmers. Be proactive to prevent a sharp rise in the coming year; when some varieties are too high, it is recommended to invest funds to directly purchase them and put them on the market at low prices.
2. Actively support supermarkets to expand their vegetable business areas and varieties. It is recommended that government departments support and help supermarkets expand vegetable business areas and varieties, publish supermarket vegetable prices in a timely manner, and guide citizens to consume rationally.
3. The government can provide certain subsidies to vegetable cultivation just like food production. Especially in years when vegetable production decreases, raising the subsidy standard can guarantee the production enthusiasm of vegetable farmers to a certain extent and provide a better environment for vegetable farmers. Lay the foundation for stabilizing prices.
4. Relevant departments should pay attention to the behavior of hoarding vegetables for various reasons and creating a tense atmosphere of vegetable supply and crack down on them through economic means.
5. Increase scientific and technological training, cultivate relatively high-quality vegetable farmers, improve their planting methods, and improve scientific awareness.