![M'sia needs to cultivate 1,447 hectares of onions to cut import dependency by 2030 M'sia needs to cultivate 1,447 hectares of onions to cut import dependency by 2030](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702041680_bawangindia.jpg)
M'sia needs to cultivate 1,447 hectares of onions to cut import dependency by 2030
MARDI has initiated small-scale cultivation of three varieties of onions for this year and next, focusing on red onions.
Tue Feb 06 2024
![Malaysia on track to reduce dependency on imported red onions Malaysia on track to reduce dependency on imported red onions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51706966887_Onions.jpg)
Malaysia on track to reduce dependency on imported red onions
Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said "the year 2024 is the time for us to take steps towards large-scale cultivation".
Mon Feb 05 2024
![Indian farmers march to demand higher prices for onions Indian farmers march to demand higher prices for onions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/41606864861_Onions.jpg)
Indian farmers march to demand higher prices for onions
Farmers fear the cost incurred on harvesting the onion crop and taking it to the market was much higher than return on its sale.
Fri Mar 17 2023
![Many tricks promise to stop tears when chopping onions, but do they work? Many tricks promise to stop tears when chopping onions, but do they work?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71676629253_ONION.jpg)
Many tricks promise to stop tears when chopping onions, but do they work?
From a slice of bread or a match in the mouth, here's a look at some of these tricks and how effective they really are.
Sun Feb 19 2023
![Forget tears in the kitchen, Sunions are onions that won't make you cry! Forget tears in the kitchen, Sunions are onions that won't make you cry!](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81642131528_ONION.jpg)
Forget tears in the kitchen, Sunions are onions that won't make you cry!
It is natural crossbreeding that has apparently made it possible to grow and harvest these onions of a new kind.
Fri Jan 14 2022
![Chili, red onion prices return to normal - Rosol Chili, red onion prices return to normal - Rosol](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41600737376_RosolWahid.jpg)
Chili, red onion prices return to normal - Rosol
The prices of chillies and red onions, which went through the roof recently, have dropped significantly and returned to normal since last week.
Sun Feb 07 2021
![Malaysia imports onions from various countries to avoid supply disruptions - Nanta Malaysia imports onions from various countries to avoid supply disruptions - Nanta](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/81440311898_Onions.jpg)
Malaysia imports onions from various countries to avoid supply disruptions - Nanta
Malaysia imports onions from various countries and does not rely on a single source to ensure there is enough supply in the local market.
Mon Nov 23 2020
![Monsoon: Hike in price of Indian onions unavoidable Monsoon: Hike in price of Indian onions unavoidable](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/81603946856_bawang.jpg)
Monsoon: Hike in price of Indian onions unavoidable
Rosol said those consumers who were using Indian onions must exercise patience and fall back on unions from other countries first.
Sat Nov 21 2020
![Indian onions to cost more in Malaysia soon Indian onions to cost more in Malaysia soon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/81440311898_Onions.jpg)
Indian onions to cost more in Malaysia soon
The prices of onions in India have been rising mainly due to a decline in total production, primarily due to adverse weather conditions.
Sun Aug 23 2015
![Onion prices a cause for tears in India Onion prices a cause for tears in India](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-02/41361946643_295x200.jpg)
Onion prices a cause for tears in India
Prices of onions have been on the rise, affecting the lives of many people in India.
Wed Feb 27 2013