Garlic is sold at a supermarket in Zouping county, Shandong province. The garlic price around China has been going down since March. The price on June 24 was about 40 percent lower than in late March, and 20 percent lower than a year ago. [Photo/Xinhua]

A farmer collects garlic in Yancheng county, Shandong province. The garlic price around China has fallen more than 40 percent since late March. [Photo/Xinhua]