Farmers in India are bracing for difficult times as predictions indicate a 27% increase in onion production compared to last year, creating a surplus that is expected to drive prices down. Currently, onions are being sold at very low prices in the marketplaces, which raises concerns about economic viability for the farmers given their increased production. Compounding this problem is the ineffectiveness of the country's export policies, which have deterred foreign buyers, meaning that not only will farmers not be able to profit, but traders are also expected to face losses.