Archive · 12 Oct 2026
Rayalaseema Farmers Hope Horticulture Hub Will Boost Incomes
Farmers in Rayalaseema are hopeful about a proposed horticulture hub.
Horticulture means growing fruits and other crops.
One farmer says the area grows many bananas, which are sent to other places and countries.
The hub could help farmers make processed products from their crops and reach better markets.
Some farmers also hope it will encourage people to grow horticulture crops instead of traditional crops.
They say more irrigation would help, especially because rainfall is limited in parts of the region.
Farmers report that Handri-Neeva water has helped their crops grow.
They believe the plans could improve farmers’ earnings.
Farmers say the proposed Rs 1 lakh crore horticulture hub could improve market access and add value to local produce.
A banana grower from Pulivendula says bananas are shipped to other Indian states and exported to Arab countries.
Farmers expect the hub to support processing bananas into value-added products.
Residents say the region’s limited rainfall and reliance on other water sources make horticulture and irrigation initiatives important.
Farmers credit Handri-Neeva water with helping crops grow and hope planned irrigation and market facilities will raise incomes.
- Who
- Farmers and residents from Pulivendula, Valmikipuram, Banaganapalli and Markapuram.
- What
- They expressed hope that a proposed Rs 1 lakh crore horticulture hub and related irrigation initiatives will benefit farmers.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Rayalaseema, including Pulivendula, Valmikipuram, Banaganapalli and Markapuram.
- Why
- Farmers expect improved market access, crop processing, irrigation and incomes, amid limited rainfall and reliance on other water sources.
- Proposed investment
- Rs 1 lakh crore
- Proposed project
- A mega horticulture hub
- Noted crop
- Bananas
- Banana markets mentioned
- Other Indian states, including Jammu & Kashmir, and Arab countries
- Water source mentioned
- Handri-Neeva water
- Expected benefits
- Value-added processing, better market access, more irrigation and higher farmer incomes