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Hans India
5 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Atchanna warns against delays in fertiliser supply
Vijayawada: Agriculture minister K Atchannaidu on Tuesday directed officials to ensure uninterrupted fertiliser supply to farmers during the ongoing kharif season, warning against any distribution delays. The minister issued the instructions during a teleconference with district collectors and agriculture officials to review statewide fertiliser availability. The review meeting followed reports of urea shortages in certain parts of the state. Atchannaidu stressed that no farmer should face difficulties in procuring fertilisers and ordered officials to closely monitor cooperative societies to prevent irregularities. He acknowledged that while the state government has been pushing for higher fertiliser allocations from the Centre, some media reports have pointed to localized supply gaps, prompting him to seek detailed reports. Addressing concerns in Srikakulam district, officials clarified that an early release of water from the Vamsadhara project expanded the cultivated area, increasing fertilizer demand. To meet the surge, 18,000 metric tonne fertilisers were supplied against the initial requirement of 12,000 metric tonnes. The district administration also noted that farmers were increasingly relying on Rythu Seva Kendras (RSKs) and cooperative societies over private dealers. Agriculture director S Dilli Rao informed that the state has urged the Centre to release pending fertilizer quotas for July and August. Minister Atchannaidu said he would coordinate with Union minister K Ram Mohan Naidu to expedite urea supplies. For kharif 2025, the state has planned 16.76 lakh metric tonnes of fertiliser distribution. As of August 5, 15.94 lakh metric tonnes have been made available, with 7.03 lakh metric tonnes stocked across cooperative societies, RSKs, and Markfed godowns. Additionally, the Centre has allocated 4.58 lakh metric tonnes for August, with the state closely tracking its arrival. Atchannaidu dismissed false propaganda by some media and YSRCP leaders about shortages, accusing the opposition of spreading misinformation to disrupt the new government's welfare initiatives. Pointing to the government's efforts, he noted that 6.99 lakh metric tonnes of fertilisers were distributed through PACS and RSKs in 2024–25, up from 6.17 lakh metric tonnes in 2023–24 under the previous administration. The minister also issued a strict warning to dealers, stating that hoarding, diversion, or overpricing would lead to license cancellation under the Fertiliser Control Order, 1985.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Ensure fertilizers availability via coop societies, pvt companies: Andhra Minister to officials
Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister K Atchannaidu on Tuesday directed officials to ensure that fertilizers are readily available to farmers through all cooperative societies and private companies during the Kharif season. In the event of a shortage, he directed officials to take steps to ramp up supply. Ensure fertilizers availability via coop societies, pvt companies: Andhra Minister to officials Atchannaidu held a teleconference with agriculture officials and district collectors to review fertilizer availability and distribution, amid reports of urea supply issues in some regions. He emphasised that no farmer should face inconvenience in accessing fertilizers and instructed officials to monitor every cooperative society and ensure supplies are being distributed fairly. "Atchannaidu has directed agriculture officials to devise plans to ensure fertilizers are readily available to farmers through all cooperative societies and private companies during the Kharif season," said an official release quoting the minister. Despite the state government securing a higher quantity of fertilizers through proactive coordination with the Union Agriculture Ministry, reports have surfaced about urea shortages in certain areas, prompting Atchannaidu to seek detailed reports on this front. About reports of fertilizer shortages in Srikakulam, district collector Swapnil Dinkar Pundkar informed that due to early water release from the Vamsadhara project, the cultivated area increased, leading to higher fertilizer demand, the release said. Against a requirement of 12,000 tonne of fertilizers, 18,000 tonne has been made available, it said. Farmers are hesitant to buy from private dealers and are preferring Rythu Seva Kendras , the collector said. It was also mentioned that some RSKs with historically lower demand had been allocated more stock this time in Srikakulam district. About 50 per cent of the government quota of fertilizers is going to tribal and Vizianagaram district societies and RSKs, while Srikakulam district allocations are directed more towards private dealers. Fertilizer sales at private outlets are being monitored by Village Revenue Officers . Meanwhile, officials were instructed to remain alert about reports from Nandyal and Avanigadda and prevent any attempts to "malign the government" with minor issues. Agriculture director Dilli Rao informed that the Centre has been requested to immediately release the pending fertilizer quota for July and August, the release said. Atchannaidu said he will coordinate with Union Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu to expedite urea supplies to the state. Moreover, the minister advised farmers not to believe the "misleading propaganda" and added that a detailed action plan has been prepared to distribute 17 lakh metric tonne of fertilizers for Kharif. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
New Indian Express
03-08-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Annadata Sukhibhava event in fields stands out for simplicity
ONGOLE: The Annadata Sukhibava-PM Kisan scheme launch event in East Veerayapalem village of Darsi stood out for its simplicity. The Chief Minister did not sit on a dais or elevated platform. With no tents or shade, everyone, including ministers, the district collector, and public attendees, endured the scorching midday sun. Seated on jute-thread woven cots heated by hours of sun exposure, the crowd, including women with children, elderly persons, and media personnel, faced harsh conditions. After launching the scheme, he strongly criticised the previous YSRCP government, accusing it of derailing the State's development and neglecting the poor. He alleged that the YSRCP deliberately delayed or denied social security pensions, particularly to 'spouse category' widows, and increased pension amounts minimally and only at long intervals. Agriculture Minister K Atchannaidu, Endowments Minister and Prakasam district in-charge Anam Ramanarayana Reddy, Ongole MP Magunta Srinivasulu Reddy, Collector A Thameem Ansariya, and other prominent leaders were present at the launch event.
Hans India
29-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Govt to distribute drones to farmers
Nimmada (Srikakulam): Agriculture minister K Atchannaidu said the state government is distributing agriculture-purpose drones to farmer groups with an 80 per cent subsidy in order to modernise farming practices and reduce the burden on cultivators. The minister officially launched an agricultural drone at his Nimmada camp office here on Monday, meticulously examining its functionality before distributing it to farmers from Narendrapuram village, Nandigam mandal. Speaking at the event, Atchannaidu underscored the crucial importance of integrating modern technology into agriculture. 'Integrating technology into agriculture helps reduce labour costs and saves time,' he stated. He elaborated on the efficiency of drone technology, explaining, 'It takes just seven minutes for a drone to spray pesticide over one acre, while manual spraying takes nearly two hours.' The minister urged every farmer to adapt to these emerging technologies, highlighting that the use of drones not only reduces farming costs and speeds up operations but also supports crop growth, aids in monitoring pest control, and ultimately increases yield. He also mentioned the Central government's 'Namo Drone Didi Scheme' which aims to further promote drone usage in the agricultural sector. A detailed brochure on the initiative was also released during the event. Agriculture department officials Trinatha Swamy, Jaganmohan Rao and Sreekanth were present.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Andhra Pradesh government establishes additional tobacco procurement centres
Vijayawada: In a major relief to tobacco farmers, the state govt has established additional procurement centres in Guntur, Palnadu, Bapatla, and Prakasam districts to accelerate the purchase of Black Burley tobacco during the ongoing 2024–25 crop season. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The move comes in response to growing concerns over delays in procurement due to full warehouses and limited infrastructure in high-yield regions. Agriculture minister K Atchannaidu directed district collectors to take immediate steps to operationalise these centres, with special administrative permissions granted for smooth implementation. The minister assured that the state govt will bear full transportation costs and arrange for alternative godown storage to prevent bottlenecks in procurement. He also emphasised that small and marginal farmers will be given top priority under the revised procurement system starting Monday, July 21, with up to 20 quintals per farmer to be procured on a priority basis. Farmers with more than 20 quintals will be accommodated through a separate schedule. So far, 36 million kgs of tobacco—around 45% of total production from 36,000 hectares—was procured by 22 private companies and AP Markfed. Minister Atchannaidu also stated that quality standards will be maintained during procurement, and that the state and central warehousing corporations may be involved if additional storage capacity is required. The current weekly procurement system will continue until Saturday, July 19. Energy minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar, MLAs P Pullarao, Eluru Sambasiva Rao, Ramamjaneyulu, and top officials including special chief secretary Rajashekhar, director of agriculture Dilli Rao, marketing commissioner Sunitha, and tobacco board representatives are closely monitoring the process.
