Paddy farmers in Khammam protested after the district supply officer halted unloading at Konijerla’s Raju Rice Mill, citing milling limits. Waiting four days, farmers faced losses. The protest ended when officials allowed unloading
Demand alternative arrangements to be made for diverting Godavari waters to Wyra reservoir by constructing an escape channel at Ginnelavagu to provide water to the lands of erstwhile Khammam district
The sangham leaders staged a protest at Wyra tahsildar office in the district on Friday demanding completion of loan waiver process and release of paddy bonus
The farmers associations feel that nothing much has been done by the Spices Board of India for chilli farmers as it focuses much on other spices. As a result, chilli farmers, when selling the produce, are at the mercy of traders, who are accused of exploiting the farmers in terms of offering a profitable price
