Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Yatnal Urges Twice-Weekly Online Dry Grape Trading in Karnataka
A Karnataka MLA named Basanagouda Patil Yatnal wants farmers who grow grapes to sell them online twice a week.
He thinks this will stop unfair tricks and help farmers keep more money.
He also wants to keep a small offline market once a week.
The plan will help the government collect taxes correctly.
Farmers and traders agreed to this new schedule at a meeting in Vijayapura.
The new system could also help build a big wine park in the area.
Karnataka MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal advocates twice‑weekly online trading of dry grapes to increase transparency.
Offline trading will remain once a week on a temporary basis at the APMC premises.
Online platform aims to reduce manipulation, lower 2% commission, and improve record‑keeping for GST and cess.
The proposal supports the development of a 140‑acre wine park in Vijayapura by strengthening marketing.
Grape growers and traders unanimously agreed to the new trading schedule during the APMC meeting.
- Who
- Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, MLA of Bijapur City
- What
- Advocates twice‑weekly online trading of dry grapes
- When
- Meeting held on Tuesday
- Where
- Agricultural Produce Market Committee premises, Vijayapura
- Why
- To ensure transparency, protect farmers, reduce commission, and support a 140‑acre wine park
- Proponent
- Basanagouda Patil Yatnal
- Proposed trading frequency
- 2x weekly online, 1x weekly offline
- Location
- Vijayapura, Karnataka
- Target sector
- Dry grape market
- Objective
- Increase transparency, reduce commission, support wine park