Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Kurnool Collector Pushes for Oil Palm Cultivation Targets
The government wants farmers in Kurnool to grow more oil palm trees because it's a good way to make money, even if the weather isn't perfect.
The government is giving away free oil palm plants and money to help.
The goal is to plant these trees on 550 hectares by 2026.
Companies will buy the crops directly from the farmers, so they are guaranteed a market for their harvest.
Officials are encouraging farmers to take advantage of this opportunity to earn a stable income.
Kurnool District Collector directed officials to complete oil palm cultivation targets for 2025-26.
The district aims to cultivate oil palm on 550 hectares.
Oil palm is promoted as a profitable crop for farmers even in adverse conditions.
Free oil palm saplings and financial support are provided under NMEO-OP.
Harvested crops will be directly procured by designated companies, ensuring market security.
- Who
- District Collector P Ranjit Basha and horticulture officials.
- What
- Kurnool district is targeting oil palm cultivation on 550 hectares.
- When
- For the year 2025-26.
- Where
- Kurnool district.
- Why
- To promote a profitable crop and provide income security for farmers.
- District
- Kurnool
- Target Area
- 550 hectares
- Crop
- Oil palm
- Scheme
- NMEO-OP
- Subsidy
- Free saplings, financial support