Ensure better prices for agricultural produce: CM Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has called for a strategic and commercial approach to enhance the production supply chain of key crops such as tobacco, mango, and cocoa. He urged officials to focus on ensuring profitable returns for farmers, citing the unique challenges in managing pricing and logistics for these high-value crops.Presiding over a review meeting at the State Secretariat on Wednesday, Naidu underlined the need to view agriculture through a production supply chain management lens that includes logistics, pricing, and market linkages. “Farmers must be protected, and we must think commercially to ensure they get the best possible prices for their hard-earned produce,” Naidu stated. These centers are set to accelerate tobacco procurement starting June 19, streamlining the production supply logistics and improving market access for farmers. The state has also recorded 12,000 tonnes of cocoa production this season, with