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Chaos prevailed at Kubheer mandal centre in Nirmal district during the distribution of tokens for jowar procurement. Farmers queued overnight to secure tokens, while some women sustained injuries during the rush. Growers demanded better arrangements and additional counters

Jowar farmers in Kubeer mandal of Nirmal district expressed concern over possible damage to their produce due to unseasonal rains. Farmers urged officials to speed up procurement by ensuring enough gunny bags and transport vehicles at procurement centres

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.