Cotton farming crisis in Andhra Pradesh: rising costs and falling yields
By 2024-09-28 11:06:14
Andhra Pradesh's cotton agricultural crisis: declining yields and growing expenditures
Farmers who have been struggling with cotton farming for four consecutive years are still sowing the crop with hope, but due to bad weather and pests, they are continuously suffering losses.
Increase in pesticide cost:
Infestation of pests on clothes and indiscriminate use of pesticides is increasing the cost of farmers. Cotton yield has decreased due to lack of rain and pest attack, due to which farmers are in debt.
Disorganized procurement centers
Although cotton picking has started, the government has not yet set up procurement centers. Private traders have brought down the prices of cotton to Rs 5,500 to Rs 6,500 per quintal, causing losses to farmers. Farmers have demanded the government to immediately intervene and set up CCI procurement centers.
Debt and yield problems
The cost of cotton cultivation is increasing, while the amount of yield per acre has decreased to only 4-5 quintals. Farmers say that if the price of cotton does not increase, they will have to suffer even bigger losses.
Outbreak of Jaju disease
The outbreak of Jaju disease has increased on cotton plants, affecting the yield. Cotton leaves are turning red and production is falling drastically. Farmers are worried about this crisis and are demanding help from the government.
