Coconut Growers in Andhra Pradesh Seek ₹20,000 MSP As Prices Crash
5 Dec 2025 10:35 PM IST5 Dec 2025 10:35 PM IST
Traders were blaming increased exports from Tamil Nadu and Kerala for the price fall in Andhra Pradesh, he said.
The Andhra Pradesh Kobbari Rythula Sangham has demanded that the state and central governments fix a Minimum Support Price (MSP) of ₹20,000 per 1,000 coconuts. (Representational Image: DC)
Kakinada: The Andhra Pradesh Kobbari Rythula Sangham has demanded that the state and central governments fix a Minimum Support Price (MSP) of ₹20,000 per 1,000 coconuts.
At its meeting held in Vijayarayi of Pedavegi mandal, Eluru district, on Friday, the Sangham convener said coconut prices had crashed from ₹26 each to ₹14, causing huge losses to farmers. Traders were blaming increased exports from Tamil Nadu and Kerala for the price fall in Andhra Pradesh, he said.
The Sangham warned of state-wide agitations if MSP is not provided to protect farmers’ livelihoods.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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