Maize farmers in Telangana are facing distress due to delayed procurement, falling prices, and lack of infrastructure, leading to protests across districts as farmers demand more procurement centres, faster processes, and relief from mounting losses
Korutla MLA Dr K Sanjay criticised MARKFED officials for delaying maize procurement and inaugurated a centre himself after a last-minute postponement. Farmers, waiting for over a month, had been protesting against repeated delays
Congress leader T Jeevan Reddy led a farmers’ protest in Jagtial demanding maize procurement centres and MSP for farmers. The protest comes amid growing speculation about his differences with the party leadership and rumours about a possible exit from Congress
Former Minister T Harish Rao criticised the Congress-led Telangana government for capping maize procurement at 18 quintals per acre, despite higher yields. He highlighted the delay in opening procurement centres, forcing farmers to sell at rates below MSP.
The BRS MLA criticised the Congress government for neglecting maize farmers in Telangana, demanding immediate opening of procurement centres and payment of Rs 2,400 MSP plus Rs 330 bonus per quintal as promised in the party’s election manifesto
