"jowar-farmers"

Farmers in Nizamabad district are protesting low prices for fodder jowar, alleging trader syndicates are forcing down rates. MLAs raised the issue in the Assembly, demanding government intervention and a bonus to ensure remunerative prices.

With Vanakalam season fast approaching, farmers say they need the money to buy seeds and fertilizers besides preparing the land for sowing

Earlier, the government had been purchasing only 5.16 quintal per acre irrespective of the gross output.