A total of 350 farmers have registered for the governmentβs Minimum Support Price (MSP) maize procurement process in Deola. Since early morning, farmers were seen standing in long queues at the registration center, hoping to secure their slot for selling maize under the support-price scheme.
Read MoreIn a move aimed at supporting farmers and stabilizing maize prices, the Karnataka government has announced an increase in the maize procurement limit to 50 quintals per farmer.
Read MoreFarmer leaders are now demanding expanded procurement quotas and reconsideration of early-seller eligibility so that a larger share of the bumper crop can be protected from distress sales.
Read MoreMany farmers who previously depended on onion cultivation are now moving away from it due to price volatility, rising input costs, and uncertainty in the market.
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