Farming news, rural economy updates, and agricultural policies impacting Andhra Pradesh and India.
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Traders at a Krishna district produce market yard have been told to prepare for a new electronic transport permit system that replaces cash payments with online transactions, starting next month.
A Rs 4-per-kg cut in aqua feed prices, brokered by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu earlier this month, has not translated into lower bills for fish and shrimp farmers on the ground, according to growers in Krishna district.
A review of lift irrigation infrastructure in Krishna and NTR districts has found that 92 of 137 schemes meant to water lakhs of acres of farmland are damaged and non-functional, with officials estimating Rs 61 crore is needed for repairs.
Farm groups stage protests in Vijayawada seeking enhanced credit allocation and full compensation for recent crop losses
Aquaculture farmers face severe financial losses as production expenses surge while market export rates crash.
Low water levels at the Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage force officials to postpone canal water release to mid June.
A phased water release from the Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage marks a critical pre-monsoon shift to protect crops from late-season cyclones.
Unseasonal gales, hailstorms, and a collapse in industrial procurement rates trigger distress sales across the Rayalaseema fruit processing hub.
The digital monitoring platform provides end-to-end tracking of stocks from supply points to retail counters ahead of the Kharif season.
The early canal water release from the Sir Arthur Cotton barrage aims to secure irrigation and counter potential dry spells for delta farmers.
A multi-million rupee warehousing project nears completion in Kadapa to cut crop loss and eliminate exploitative middleman networks.
Distribution of seeds, soil testing, and desilting of farm ponds are already under way in several mandals, coupled with the acceleration of the 'Jaladhara' initiative, say officials.
Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu stated that the Andhra Pradesh government is prioritizing issues affecting aquaculture, promising a balanced approach to protect farmers' interests while ensuring the survival and growth of the feed manufacturing industry.
Citing concerns over rising international prices and geopolitical tensions from the ongoing West Asia crisis, the Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Department has advised farmers to adopt balanced, soil-test-based fertilizer practices to safeguard resources.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has increased the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane to ₹365 per quintal for the 2026-27 sugar season, while ensuring no deductions will be made for mills where the sugar recovery falls below 9.5%.
Reviewing primary missions in agriculture and allied sectors, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed the rollout of a 'Farm to Home' marketing strategy and expanded aquaculture power subsidies to boost farmers' incomes and regional growth.