Agri dept offers storage space

TNN | Apr 26, 2020, 04:02 IST

Coimbatore: Farmers can store their produce in godowns of regulated markets to avoid selling them for lower rates during the lockdown, agriculture department officials said.
Produce can be stored for free for 30 days and for a maximum 180 days. Farmers can also get 75% of the market value of the produce, up to a maximum of Rs 3lakh, as loan.
“Amid the lockdown, with no proper transport and no proper marketing facilities, farmers might not be able to sell their produce. This might lead to distress-selling,” an agriculture official said.
In Coimbatore, farmer have harvested maize, pulses, cereals, millets, oil seeds, and turmeric. “These can be stored in the regulated markets. Perishables can be stored in cold storage facilities,” he said. “They can wait till they are confident of getting a good price,” the official added.TNN