AMARAVATI — Thousands of farmers across Kadapa district will soon gain access to advanced storage facilities as the state moving to commission several Multipurpose Facility Centers (MPFCs).
The modern godowns, built with significant cold and dry storage capacities, are designed to significantly reduce post-harvest losses and give smallholders better bargaining power in the market.
Local agricultural marketing committees are currently finalizing the installation of grading and sorting machinery at these hubs.
For decades, small-scale cultivators in the Rayalaseema region have faced severe financial distress due to the lack of scientific storage options.
Without cold storage, perishable crops like tomatoes, chili, and bananas frequently rot during peak harvest seasons, forcing farmers into distress sales. The new network of godowns will allow growers to stock their produce safely until market prices stabilize, effectively cutting out exploitative local trader networks.