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The Thuraiyur Regulated Market was procure cotton and onions directly from farmers from the first week of January.

An official release said that Cotton procurement was begin on January 6 and Onions would be procured from January 8.

The release added that the procurement was done through indirect auction and farmers need not pay any commission. In meanwhile, 879 banana bunches was auctioned at the Integrated Market Complex for Banana at Thiruchendurai in the district on Tuesday, January 7.

Poovan variety fetched a maximum of Rs.115 a bunch, pachaladan Rs.85 a bunch and karpooravalli Rs.70.

Source: http://www.thehindu.com/