The farmers expressed anger over the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) purchase centers, alleging they were rejecting their produce citing high moisture levels. They said they had brought the cotton from distant villages at great expense, only to be turned away without purchase. In frustration, a few farmers even set fire to their cotton heaps on the roadside.

They complained that despite a good harvest, selling their produce has become a major struggle. The protesters accused the CCI officials of making unreasonable demands and causing severe financial losses to cultivators. They demanded that the government intervene and direct CCI to begin fair procurement immediately.

Agriculture department officials stated that cotton was cultivated on 5.64 lakh acres in Nalgonda district this year. With such large-scale production, farmers fear heavy losses if procurement delays continue.

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In Madanapalle market, the price of tomatoes has plunged to just ₹5 per kilogram, leaving farmers shocked. The situation is worse in Pattikonda, Kurnool district, where prices have dropped below ₹2 per kilogram, causing heavy losses. Farmers complain that they cannot even cover their transport expenses at these rates.

Two days ago, Pyapili market in Nandyal district witnessed a similar trend. First-grade tomatoes were sold at ₹10 per kilogram, while medium-grade tomatoes fetched only ₹3. With prices falling sharply, farmers say their hard work and investment have gone in vain.

Many cultivators expressed fear of mounting debts, urging the state government to step in immediately. They appealed for financial support and price stabilization measures to safeguard their livelihood. Without intervention, thousands of farmers may face bankruptcy due to the steep crash in tomato prices.

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