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The flooding of the market stems from overproduction. As prices initially rise due to demand, many farmers expand their crops, creating a subsequent oversupply that leads to decreased prices. A TikToker warns fellow farmers against planting excessively, suggesting that 2025 will be a particularly tough year for sales in an industry already strained. Observing this cycle of boom and bust, economic analysts highlight how prior simplistic farming methods that ensured profits for smallholders are now outdated.