tobacco farmers

The Centre and Andhra Pradesh have announced a relief package for tobacco farmers, including interest-free loans of ₹50,000 for approximately 45,000 farmers, a state incentive for low-grade tobacco, and assured minimum purchase prices effective from August 3.

Senior officials from the Commerce Ministry discussed tobacco farmers' issues with the Andhra CM, focusing on three proposals: interest-free working capital loans, incentives, and price deficit compensation.

Tobacco farmers met with Jagan Mohan Reddy to demand faster procurement, as thousands face financial distress after 94 days without completion. YSRCP has pledged to pressure the government to address the issue.

The Centre is positive about extending relief to tobacco and aquaculture farmers, according to Agriculture Minister Atchannaidu, who accuses YSR Congress Party president Jagan Mohan Reddy of exploiting farmers' issues for political gain.

Tobacco farmers are scheduled to meet with YSRCP president Jagan today to discuss challenges facing the tobacco sector. The meeting aims to address issues impacting tobacco growers and related concerns.

CPI(M) urges TDP and YSRCP MPs to prioritize state interests in Parliament, emphasizing the need to address crises in tobacco, maize, mango, and aquaculture farming sectors by seeking solutions from the Union government.

Agriculture Minister Atchannaidu promises measures to protect tobacco farmers by addressing auction platform issues, ensuring fair prices, and penalizing firms that avoid auctions.

A CPI(M) leader is advocating for fair prices for tobacco farmers during a protest in Ongole. The situation highlights concerns over pricing issues affecting the farming community.

Tobacco farmers in Southern Black Soil regions are struggling to recover cultivation costs due to a sharp decline in auction prices, according to YSRCP leader Nagi Reddy.

Tobacco farmers in Ongole staged a tractor rally to demand fair prices for their crops. The protest highlights concerns over pricing issues in the tobacco industry.

The CPI highlights price distress among tobacco farmers in Andhra Pradesh, demanding a ₹500-crore Price Stabilisation Fund, stronger government involvement in auctions, and guaranteed remunerative prices to prevent an agrarian crisis.