Chittoor District Collector Directs Mango Pulp Industries to Increase Procurement Prices
The District Collector of Chittoor has directed mango pulp industries to increase procurement prices from June 20 and implement farmer-friendly measures during the current mango season. The Collector emphasized that farmers should receive remunerative prices and that market fluctuations should not cause them losses, while also recommending staggered harvesting practices. This intervention aims to protect mango farmers from market volatility and ensure fair compensation for their produce.
District Collector Sumit Kumar addressed a coordination meeting with mango pulp industry representatives in Chittoor, directing them to increase procurement prices and adopt farmer-friendly practices during the current mango season. The Collector instructed pulp units to raise mango procurement rates starting June 20 and maintain revised prices through August, emphasizing transparency in procurement processes and ensuring farmers face no hardships while marketing their produce. He specifically advised Totapuri variety mango farmers to harvest only after fruits reach full maturity and recommended staggered harvesting to help growers secure better prices and improve returns. The Collector noted that pulp units are ready to procure Totapuri mangoes until the end of August, giving farmers adequate time to assess market conditions. He also recommended quality control measures including installation of methyl eugenol traps to control fruit fly infestation.
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Chittoor Collector urges mango pulp industries to increase procurement prices
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