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Hans India
4 days ago
- Business
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Vijayawada to host 6th Cottonseed, Oil & Meal Conclave
Vijayawada: The Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA) and All India Cottonseed Crushers' Association (AICOSCA) will host the 6th SEA–AICOSCA Cottonseed, Oil & Meal Conclave here on August 2 and 3. The conclave will focus on promoting the cottonseed oil among consumers by discussing and highlighting its myriad virtues. Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani will inaugurate the event along with Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu. Roop Rashi, CEO of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission, OP Goenka, Director of 3F Ltd, and Dr R Sarada Jayalakshmi Devi, Vice-Chancellor of ANGRAU and several industry leaders will also participate in the conclave. With the theme 'Revitalising Cottonseed: Growth Pathways for Oil, Meal, and Beyond,' the conclave will explore ways to maximise the potential of cottonseed oil and its by-products to enhance India's edible oil security, livestock feed industry, and rural economy. According to president of SEA Sanjeev Asthana, India produces 12.0 lakh tonnes of cottonseed oil annually and is widely used in Gujarat for cooking. 'Through this conclave we envisage to improve the awareness and encourage adoption of Cotton Seed Oil for domestic consumption,' he said. Sandeep Bajoria, Chairman AICOSCA and Dr BV Mehta, Executive Director of SEA also spoke. P Veera Narayan, Director of Sri Dhanalakshmi Cotton and Rice Mills at Guntur and Vice-Chairman of AICOSCA said, 'The conclave will focus on revitalising cottonseed oil processing and usage in the country. Andhra Pradesh is one of the largest producers of cotton seed and it is appropriate that we host the conference in Vijayawada this year. More than 300 delegates, including scientists, industry leaders, and traders, are expected to participate in this national platform, fostering collaboration and sustainable growth in the sector.
New Indian Express
11-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Union Minister Shivraj Singh advocates long-term drought strategy for Rayalaseema
ANANTAPUR: Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan stressed the need for a long-term, integrated approach to address drought in Rayalaseema during a review meeting held at the Sri Sathya Sai district Collectorate on Thursday. The meeting, attended by Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu, Director of Agriculture, S Dilli Rao, Horticulture and Sericulture Commissioner K Srinivasulu, Sri Sathya Sai District Collector TS Chetan, Joint Collectors from Anantapur, Sri Satya Sai, and Kurnool districts, focused on drought-affected districts in southern Andhra Pradesh. During the meeting, the Union Minister called for a collaborative action plan involving agriculture and allied sector departments to provide permanent solutions to drought. He directed officials to implement programmes under Rural Development, MGNREGS, and watershed initiatives in coordination with district administrations and assured full support from the Centre. He urged the formulation of a detailed plan to address ground-level challenges and suggested a joint state-central effort to build a sustainable model for the next decade.
New Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Bail out Chittoor mango ryots from crisis: Agriculture Minister Atchannaidu to Centre
VIJAYAWADA: Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu met Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in New Delhi on Tuesday, urging the Centre to extend support to farmers cultivating Totapuri variety mangoes in Chittoor district. Accompanied by Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu, he discussed the challenges faced by farmers in AP, and sought comprehensive assistance for the development of agricultural sector. He highlighted the plight of Totapuri mango farmers, who are facing significant losses due to a sharp decline in prices. With market prices dropping below Rs 8 per kg, he emphasised the need for government intervention to ensure a minimum support price of Rs 12 under the Price Deficiency Payment (PDP) system within the Market Intervention Scheme. He informed the Union Minister that approximately 6.5 lakh metric tonnes of Totapuri mango produce need to be procured to stabilise the market. Under the proposed plan, pulp units and traders will pay Rs 8 per kg, while the State government is prepared to bear Rs 4, amounting to Rs 260 crore, to support farmers. Atchannaidu urged the Centre to provide matching funds to cover the remaining cost, estimating a total expenditure of Rs 780 crore, with Rs 520 crore contributed by units and traders. He stressed that this financial assistance is critical to protect farmers from losses caused by excess production, and high inventory levels in pulp units. He proposed that the Centre offer a special package similar to Uttar Pradesh's Bundelkhand region to support farmers in Rayalaseema, Prakasam, and North Coastal Andhra. He also advocated for the establishment of a chilli board in Guntur, a cashew board in Srikakulam, and a mango board in Chittoor to boost farmers' income. Furthermore, he reiterated the need for a Central Agricultural University in Srikakulam, as mandated by the AP Reorganisation Act, 2014. 'Develop fisheries in Srikakulam district' The Agriculture Minister also urged Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh to provide enhanced support for the fisheries development in Srikakulam district.
Hans India
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Election sought for chairman post of AP fisheries society
Vijayawada: Presidents and members of the fisheries cooperative societies from all the 13 erstwhile districts of Andhra Pradesh urged Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu to take immediate steps to conduct elections for the chairman of the Andhra Pradesh State Fisheries Cooperative Society. Presidents, members and AFCOF directors submitted a representation to Atchannaidu at his camp office here on Tuesday. They requested that only individuals who have served as district fisheries society presidents and AFCOF directors be eligible to contest for the chairman position. They also called for immediate elections for the chairman and vice-chairman of AFCOF, in accordance with the Andhra Pradesh Cooperative Societies Act, 1964 (APCS Act, 1964). Various district fisheries society presidents, including Kokkiligadda Naga Ramesh, Konduru Palisetti, Maila Vasantharao, Yatagiri Ramprasad, Perayya, Naveen, Ramesh, and others were present.
Hans India
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Govt launches procurement through MARKFED
Parchur: Minister for agriculture Kinjarapu Atchannaidu assured farmers that the state government will purchase Black Burley tobacco crops until the last leaf, urging them not to fear or be deceived. The minister, along with local MLA Yeluri Sambasiva Rao, inaugurated the Black Burley tobacco procurement centre by MARKFED at the Agricultural Market Yard in Parchur on Thursday. The programme marks the first time in state history that the government is directly procuring the Black Burley tobacco. The government will purchase HDR and HDM grade black burley tobacco at Rs 12000 per quintal, and HDX grade at Rs 6000 per quintal through MARKFED. Minister Achennaidu appreciated the efforts of MLA Yeluri Sambasiva Rao for bringing the plight of the Black Burley tobacco farmers to the government's notice. He explained that the government stepped in as companies that initially pressured farmers to cultivate black burley tobacco abandoned them when the harvest arrived. He announced that the state has established five procurement centres across the region and expects to provide approximately Rs 500 crore in cash to the tobacco farmers. The government plans to procure 20 million kilograms of Black Burley tobacco, with funds already approved by Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu. Atchannaidu emphasised that farmers should focus on alternative crops in the upcoming Kharif season to avoid a similar crisis, and said that the state may not purchase the leaf next year. MLA Yeluri Sambasiva Rao described this as a courageous decision by the coalition government aimed at protecting farmers. He noted that tobacco cultivation is predominantly practiced by farmers in the Parchur constituency, and the government has provided them with mountain-like support. He advised farmers to cultivate crops according to government decisions and move forward with government planning. He said that the government plans to develop new policies based on market demand, land suitability, and climatic balance to determine appropriate crop cultivation. Agriculture Department Special Chief Secretary B Rajasekhar noted that the Chief Minister reviews the farmers' crisis every two days, demonstrating the government's commitment to agricultural welfare. District Collector J Venkata Murali said that the procurement process will be conducted entirely online, with farmers receiving SMS notifications about when and how much produce to bring to the warehouses.
