Farmer groups across the state decry the proposed legislation as corporate takeover, urging its withdrawal to protect smallholders from seed monopolies.
From ancient domestication to bioethanol powerhouse, sugarcane drives India's 4,400 lakh tonne output, blending cash crop clout with green energy promise.
Around 500 land pooling farmers reaffirm commitment to contribute additional acres for capital expansion, seeking swift annuity payments and infrastructure.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directs officials to expedite banana shipments from Rayalaseema to key markets, aiming to boost farmer incomes and cut wastage.