The CM announced that from next year, farmers will be allowed to use only the required amount of urea, with strict monitoring to prevent misuse. He assured that farmers who voluntarily reduce urea usage will receive incentives as encouragement. Additionally, the government plans to provide alternative supplements in the form of micronutrients to ensure soil health and sustainable crop production.

Chandrababu stressed that reducing dependency on chemical fertilizers is essential not just for healthier crops but also for safeguarding public health. He promised detailed guidelines soon to implement the policy effectively.

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Scientists Dr A Kalaisekar, Dr K Srinivasa Babu, and Dr Sangappa from ICAR-IIMR joined Dr K Raghavendra Chowdhary, Head of ICAR-KVK Banavasi, and other officials. They distributed quality seeds, farm tools, and tarpaulins to Scheduled Caste farmers. The aim was to boost millet cultivation and create better income opportunities.

Experts conducted technical sessions on millet farming practices, processing technologies, and market potential. The programme also featured 15 stalls with millet-based products, agri inputs, FPO displays, and live cooking demonstrations. Farmers interacted with scientists and learned how value addition can improve profits.

Dr Kalaisekar explained how IIMR’s SCSP initiatives promote advanced millet technologies for Scheduled Caste farmers. The programme ended with input distribution and active farmer participation. Many expressed gratitude for the support and interest in adopting millet-based enterprises to improve their livelihoods.

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He highlighted that under Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan’s leadership, farmers received timely seeds and fertilizers through over 15,000 Rythu Bharosa Kendras , which provided efficient services and became a model for other regions. In contrast, he alleged that the present administration is threatening farmers and giving only one bag of urea regardless of land size, leaving them unprepared for the agricultural season.

Amarnath emphasized that YSRCP will continue to fight for farmers’ rights, submitting petitions at all RTO offices statewide on September 9 to highlight the government’s failure in addressing their concerns effectively.

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Reddy stressed that a severe shortage of fertilizers, especially urea, has pushed farmers into crisis. Many are forced to wait in long queues, while others buy fertilizers at higher prices from the black market. He warned that this situation is worsening farmers’ financial burden.

Praising former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan for his welfare measures, Reddy urged the present government to act immediately. He demanded that urea and other fertilizers be made available at fair and subsidized rates. According to him, timely intervention is the only way to reduce farmers’ distress and prevent further hardships.

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