Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S.Jagan Mohan Reddy emphasized the need for fairness in buying paddy from farmers and making sure they get the right price for their crops.He spoke about this during a meeting about agriculture and supplies at his office.
He also said it’s important to buy directly from farmers, without involving middlemen or millers.
The Chief Minister mentioned that farmers will get an extra Rs 250 for every 100 kilograms of paddy they sell, in addition to the fixed price.He called this decision groundbreaking.
Officials informed him that they’re not just buying paddy, but also millets from farmers.Mr.Jagan Mohan Reddy suggested using these millets in new food processing units.He wanted to set up more of these units and spread awareness about the health benefits of eating millets.
He also mentioned that a significant amount of money has been spent on the Rythu Bharosa program, which supports farmers.
He urged officials to get ready for the next phase of the program.
About 422 farmers have been trained to use Kisan Drones, and by the end of November, every region will have at least one trained farmer who can then help others.
The Chief Minister stressed the importance of conducting soil tests for farmers growing high-yield crops.He said that Rural Business Centres (RBKs) should have the necessary tools for these tests, which can help farmers save money on fertilizers and choose the right crops.
He also talked about the Cheyutha program, which supports self-help groups.He encouraged officials to help these groups get bank loans and start businesses.
He emphasized the need to monitor and evaluate the progress of the women benefiting from this program.
When reminded about the success of women with Amul, he encouraged officials to continue and explore opportunities in related fields.
He also made sure there’s enough fodder for cattle and mentioned that a special type of feed is provided with every RBK.
Officials informed him that due to insufficient rainfall in some areas, Rabi crops would be grown in about 10 lakh acres, which is about 73% of the available land.
