<h1>Government Lifts 20% Export Duty on Onions Starting April 1 to Aid Farmers and Maintain Affordable Prices</h1> The government has announced the removal of a 20% export duty on onions, effective April 1, to support farmers amid falling prices. This decision follows a notification from the Department of Revenue and aims to ensure fair prices for farmers while keeping onions affordable for consumers. The duty, imposed since September 2024, did not significantly hinder exports, which reached 1.17 million tonnes by March 18. Onion prices have decreased due to increased supply, with significant price drops reported in key markets. The agriculture ministry forecasts a higher rabi onion output this year, potentially easing market prices further.