1 year ago
Markfed Procures 4,817 Quintals of Onions to Support Farmers
The government is helping onion farmers in Kurnool because heavy rains damaged their onion crops.
The government is buying onions from the farmers through Markfed to help them.
Over the past few days, Markfed has already bought a large amount of onions at a set price.
The agriculture marketing commissioner is overseeing the process to make sure farmers are helped.
The Chief Minister had told the horticulture and marketing departments to support the farmers.
The commissioner advised farmers to take care when preparing onions to be sold.
The government is purchasing onions through Markfed to support farmers.
4,817 quintals of onions purchased at Rs 1,200 per quintal in the last three days.
Agriculture marketing commissioner reviewed the procurement process.
Heavy rains in August damaged the onion crops.
Farmers advised on proper drying and grading of onions before sale.
- Who
- Onion farmers, Agriculture marketing commissioner M. Vijaya Suneetha, Markfed officials, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu
- What
- Government procurement of onions to support farmers affected by crop damage from heavy rains.
- Where
- Kurnool Market Yard
- When
- Past three days, August
- Why
- To support farmers after heavy rains damaged onion crops and to prevent losses.
Farmers
Government
Financial Support
Farmers
Seeking financial relief for crop damage.
Government
Providing financial aid through direct procurement and price guarantees.
Key facts
- Procurement Agency
- Markfed
- Total Onions Procured
- 4,817 quintals
- Procurement Price
- Rs 1,200 per quintal
- Onions Procured Through
- Rythu Bazars and Markfed
- Government Directive
- Ensure farmers don't incur losses
- Total Procured
- 5,846 quintals
Timeline
Heavy rains devastated crops and hit farmers' finances hard.
The rains damaged crops, leading to losses for farmers.
Damage worsened, prompting government intervention.
The government stepped in to support farmers.
It is buying onions through Markfed to help those affected.
Quotes
M. Vijaya Suneetha
Agriculture marketing commissioner
“She said that the heavy rains in August had damaged onion crops.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
Allegations of irregularities in onion procurement surface again
Farmers, CPI men stage rasta roko demanding remunerative price for onions
Minister Janardhan Reddy Assures Government Support to Onion Farmers
Markfed Purchases 4,817 Quintals Of Onions: Official
AP Rythu Sangham Demands Onion Price Hike To ₹20,000
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