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Govt clears UP potato buy at Rs 6,500/ton, hikes gram cap in Andhra Pradesh

The government is stepping in to support farmers. Twenty lakh tonnes of potatoes will be bought in Uttar Pradesh. Gram procurement limits have been increased in Andhra Pradesh. Tur farmers in Karnataka will have more time to sell their produce. These measures aim to ensure farmers get fair prices and avoid distress sales.

18 Apr 2026 2:31 pm