Hyderabad: Agriculture Minister S Niranjan Reddy has announced that the acquisition of paddy in the state will begin on April 6 in the Suryapet district. He instructed the officials to take the necessary measures to start the Kollapur mango market from the following summer season. He also announced the development of another mango market in Jagtial in about 10 hectares allocated by the Prime Minister in this regard. He asked the officials to upgrade and develop the Tandur Rythu Bazaar into an integrated vegetable and meat market.
At a review meeting held here on Friday, the Minister instructed the officials to make all arrangements for the purchase of Yasangi crops at the procurement centers according to Covid-19 guidelines. He also ordered them to take all measures to prevent damage to crops due to irregular rains and to ensure that farmers do not suffer any losses. They were asked to purchase the canvas covers to protect the crops from damage caused by rain.
Source: Telangana Today