Farmers in Telangana are struggling as the Centre and State continue to trade charges over soybean procurement. BJP MLA Payal Shankar raised concerns about delays and strict quality norms, while Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao admitted that discoloured crops were being rejected by NAFED.
Soybean farmers from Adilabad protested at the Assembly over delayed procurement, raising slogans and seeking the Agriculture Minister. Police blocked entry, citing rules, creating brief tension before farmers left disappointed.
Adilabad district is witnessing repeated protests by soy farmers demanding unrestricted procurement. Officials said over 10,000 quintals of soybean have been procured so far, the highest in Telangana, while non-FAQ produce is being rejected as per Union government and NAFED norms
Former minister Jogu Ramanna led a BRS protest demanding soybean procurement without quality restrictions, criticizing both State and Union governments for harassing farmers, who faced financial losses and poor market conditions
Soy farmers in Boath mandal centre protested government delays in soybean procurement, causing financial losses. They demanded immediate action to prevent further hardship, citing difficulties with private traders and insufficient government support.
Soybean farmers protested against NAFED's procurement norms, demanding the government to lift restrictions. However, protest was withdrawn after officials assured the farmers their concerns would be addressed.
Farmers in Adilabad staged a protest by kneeling down before officials saying that they were being harassed to procure soybean produced in Bela mandal . The farmers said authorities have forced them to return with their crop.
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
This will be replicated in two cities of Punjab in the coming days, she said and added that the cooperative is also trying to wholesale onion through NCDFI and Bhim portals.
In anticipation of significant price increases, the Centre imposed a 40% duty on onion exports until December 31, effective immediately, to enhance the vegetable's domestic availability.
Cooperatives NCCF and NAFED will start selling tomatoes at a reduced rate of Rs 40 per kilogram from August 20 amid declining price of the kitchen staple in wholesale and retail markets.
