Banana prices in Kadapa district have climbed to Rs 25,000 per tonne, offering relief to farmers after December lows forced unharvested crops or use as cattle feed.
Andhra Pradesh coconut growers facing drainage and salinity damage will get Rs 32,500 per hectare under the Replanting & Rejuvenation scheme to revive plantations.
Andhra Pradesh has presented a historic Rs 53,752 crore budget for agriculture and allied sectors in 2026-27, prioritizing farmer support, free power, irrigation, and rural growth to drive sustainable incomes.
More than 1,000 farmers and residents from Polavaram and Gopalapuram staged a protest in Eluru over fears that a Rs 2,500-crore Navy armament depot will swallow fertile farmlands vital for paddy, tobacco, and groundnut crops.
Tirupati District Collector S. Venkateswar urged farmers to adopt mechanisation and form groups for better profits at the recent Kisan Mela, tackling India's growing farm labour shortage.
Two women farmers from Andhra Pradesh's natural farming program will represent the state on a multi-country Europe tour to share insights on sustainable agriculture.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu hailed the Centre's move to set zero excise duty on unbranded raw tobacco, a relief for farmers starting February 1.
