Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Atchannaidu directs vigilance, price forecasts for horticulture
The agriculture minister in Andhra Pradesh had a meeting to talk about how to take better care of fruit and vegetable crops.
He told the officials to watch the mango crops carefully during important growing times and to use pest control.
He also wants them to guess the future prices of crops like cocoa so farmers can be prepared.
The minister wants farmers to get better irrigation tools and learn about new water-saving technologies.
He also wants to have meetings with farmers to talk about growing chilli peppers and other crops.
All this is to help farmers grow better crops and make more money.
Agriculture minister K Atchannaidu directed officials to monitor mango crops during critical stages and ensure pest control.
Advance price estimates for cocoa and other horticultural crops were instructed to be collected for better market forecasting.
Officials were asked to facilitate discussions on cultivation practices and price trends at the proposed chilli conference.
Drip and sprinkler irrigation equipment to be supplied to eligible farmers under government schemes.
Crop-wise action plans and advance price projections to be prepared for all major horticultural crops.
- Who
- Agriculture minister K Atchannaidu and horticulture officials
- What
- Review of horticulture sector and directives for crop management
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To strengthen crop management, ensure better yields, and protect farmers' incomes
- Minister
- K Atchannaidu
- Sector Reviewed
- Horticulture
- Key Focus Areas
- Crop monitoring, pest control, price forecasting
- Irrigation Methods
- Drip, sprinkler, rainport, automation-based
- Stakeholders Involved
- Farmers, officials, horticulture director
- Proposed Conference
- Chilli conference for cultivation discussions
- Government Schemes
- Micro-irrigation technology supply to eligible farmers
