Andhra Pradesh farm unions demand higher crop loans and input subsidies ahead of upcoming sowing season
Farm groups stage protests in Vijayawada seeking enhanced credit allocation and full compensation for recent crop losses
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Agriculture
Farming news, rural economy updates, and agricultural policies impacting Andhra Pradesh and India.
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Falling prices and rising input costs push vannamei shrimp farmers into deep distress
Aquaculture farmers face severe financial losses as production expenses surge while market export rates crash.
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Andhra pradesh government delays godavari water release for early kharif crop sowing
Low water levels at the Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage force officials to postpone canal water release to mid June.
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Godavari water released from dowleswaram barrage to secure early kharif sowing
A phased water release from the Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage marks a critical pre-monsoon shift to protect crops from late-season cyclones.
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Chittoor mango growers fear massive losses as weather anomalies and low industrial prices hit harvest
Unseasonal gales, hailstorms, and a collapse in industrial procurement rates trigger distress sales across the Rayalaseema fruit processing hub.
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Andhra pradesh will launch a tracking mobile application to halt subsidised fertiliser diversion
The digital monitoring platform provides end-to-end tracking of stocks from supply points to retail counters ahead of the Kharif season.
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Andhra Pradesh begins Godavari water release from Dowleswaram barrage for upcoming Kharif cultivation
The early canal water release from the Sir Arthur Cotton barrage aims to secure irrigation and counter potential dry spells for delta farmers.
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Farmers in kadapa district will soon get access to new multipurpose food processing godowns
A multi-million rupee warehousing project nears completion in Kadapa to cut crop loss and eliminate exploitative middleman networks.
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Rayalaseema farmers gear up for kharif season amid El Nino concerns
Distribution of seeds, soil testing, and desilting of farm ponds are already under way in several mandals, coupled with the acceleration of the 'Jaladhara' initiative, say officials.
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Aquaculture concerns will be addressed on priority, says fisheries minister atchannaidu
Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu stated that the Andhra Pradesh government is prioritizing issues affecting aquaculture, promising a balanced approach to protect farmers' interests while ensuring the survival and growth of the feed manufacturing industry.
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Agriculture department urges judicious use of fertilizers amid west asia crisis
Citing concerns over rising international prices and geopolitical tensions from the ongoing West Asia crisis, the Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Department has advised farmers to adopt balanced, soil-test-based fertilizer practices to safeguard resources.
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Union Cabinet raises sugarcane FRP by ₹10 per quintal
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has increased the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane to ₹365 per quintal for the 2026-27 sugar season, while ensuring no deductions will be made for mills where the sugar recovery falls below 9.5%.
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CM Naidu unveils Farm-to-Home plan, pushes aqua sector growth in andhra
Reviewing primary missions in agriculture and allied sectors, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed the rollout of a 'Farm to Home' marketing strategy and expanded aquaculture power subsidies to boost farmers' incomes and regional growth.
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