CM directs mango pulp units to support farmers amid price slump
Despite a bumper harvest, mango growers in Chittoor district face heavy losses due to a price slump, despite the state's market intervention scheme.
Naidu directed pulp industries to immediately purchase mangoes to ease farmers' distress, promising government support for the industries. Officials reported 1.12 lakh metric tons of mangoes procured so far, with 1.70 lakh metric tons still expected.
Farmers said pulp industries hesitate to buy due to low orders and storage issues, with unloading delays of 3-4 days.
The Chief Minister urged processing units to promptly buy the produce. Industry reps highlighted high import duties in Europe and no duties in Pakistan and African countries, requesting Naidu to negotiate reductions with the central government. They also appealed for GST on mango pulp to drop from 12% to 5%.
Naidu said he had written to the central government and would follow up.
With production ranging from 6-12 tons per acre, Naidu stressed fair prices for farmers while ensuring viability for industries.
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Industry reps suggested supplying mango juice to students in mid-day meals; Naidu said eggs are currently provided but would consider the proposal.
Cultivate mangoes to global standards: CM
Naidu advised farmers to minimize fertilizers and pesticides as the state moves towards natural farming, emphasizing the need to meet global standards through testing and certification. He urged industries to buy mangoes fully and pay farmers Rs 8 per kg without delay. The Chief Minister also warned farmers against falling prey to those trying to incite them.
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