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Andhra Pradesh releases Rs 260 crore subsidy to support mango farmers ... Published Jul 19, 2025 | 12:22 AM⚊Updated Jul 19, 2025 | 12:22 AM Prices of Totapuri have dropped after pulp manufacturing units in Chittoor and Tirupati stopped procurement, as India is witnessing a record high production and early harvesting. (Creative Commons) Synopsis: The Andhra Pradesh government has released ₹260 crore as subsidy to support Totapuri mango farmers hit by the recent price crash, ensuring a minimum procurement price of ₹12 per kg through the Market Intervention Scheme. Pulp companies are expected to pay between ₹8-10 per kg while the state will provide a ₹4 subsidy per kg, covering up to 6.5 lakh tonnes of produce. The TDP-led NDA government in Andhra Pradesh has released ₹260 crore to subsidise the procurement of Totapuri mangoes from farmers facing a crisis due to a sharp fall in prices. According to sources, the funds were released on the instructions of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. A subsidy of ₹4 per kg will be provided for Totapuri mangoes sold under the Market Intervention Scheme. The subsidy is expected to cover the sale of 6.5 lakh tonnes of mangoes, with the amount …

AP Government Announces ₹4 / Kg Subsidy To Support Totapuri Farmers T irupati: State government has announced a subsidy of ₹4 per kg to support Totapuri mango farmers in Chittoor, Tirupati, and Annamayya districts. Advertisement The subsidy comes following complaints that pulp factories are procuring mangoes at prices far below production costs. Farmers have repeatedly pointed out to authorities that pulp factories are offering only ₹5-₹6 per kg for Totapuri mangoes. With the subsidy, growers are expected to receive around ₹10 per kg, providing them some relief during the ongoing procurement season. Puthalapattu MLA K. Murali Mohan has welcomed the announcement, saying the NDA government has come to the aid of mango farmers at a crucial time. He said the support would provide better returns to growers dependent on the crop. Totapuri mango is cultivated over nearly two lakh acres in Chittoor, Tirupati, and Annamayya districts. It remains one of the region's most important horticulture crops. However, unfavourable weather conditions have affected production this year. Horticulture officials estimate the yield is around five lakh tonnes, compared to six lakh tonnes last year. Farmers…

Tamil Nadu Mango Farmers Face Massive Losses As Totapuri ... - Dailyhunt M ango farmers in Melur Taluk of the Madurai district are facing a severe financial crisis after the farm-gate price of the Kili Mooku (Totapuri) mango variety dropped to just Rs 3 per kilogram. Advertisement The sharp fall in prices has made mango cultivation unprofitable for many growers. As a result, several farmers have stopped harvesting their crop, while others have begun cutting down mango trees to reduce future losses. The crisis has affected more than 1,000 acres of mango orchards across the region. According to local farmer Jeeva, growers spend nearly Rs 1 lakh per acre every year on cultivation, maintenance, and orchard management. However, the income they receive no longer covers even the basic cost of production. He said farm-gate prices have steadily declined over the past two years. The price fell from around Rs 5 per kg to Rs 4 per kg, and has now reached an all-time low of Rs 3 per kg. Meanwhile, consumers continue to pay much higher prices in retail markets, where the same mangoes are sold for more than Rs 40 per kilogram. Farmers say harvesting the crop has become economically impossible be…

Mango economy: Shivraj Singh Chouhan orders ICAR to figure out Totapuri ... © Copyright 2026 The Week Online. All rights reserved. Totapuri mango farmers fight to get break-even prices at ₹12 per kilogram in Andhra Pradesh when US prices hit ₹7,000 Nitin SJ Asariparambil Updated- July 04, 2026 10:59 AM IST 2 minuteRead Link Copied Indian Totapuri mango farmers in Andhra Pradesh are facing severe financial distress due to a price crash, with farmgate prices as low as ₹4-6 per kilogram, significantly below their production costs The Indian government has acknowledged the crisis and ordered the formation of a high-level expert committee by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to investigate the price collapse and propose solutions for price stabilization, value addition, and export competitiveness The price crash is attributed to the disruption of mango pulp exports to Gulf countries due to the West Asia conflict and a concurrent supply glut, despite government and state relief measures While many accounts based in the US flood social media with posts about discovering how good Indian mangoes are—some even resorting to buying them from "shady mango dealers" jus…

Naidu fails Mango Farmers again - Telugufeed.com AP Politcs English English Naidu fails Mango Farmers again by Telugu Feed Published On: June 29, 2026 6:48 pm Summarize with AI ● Does Chandrababu not care about the plight of Mango Farmers? ● Totapuri Mango Farmers left in distress as Prices Crash Totapuri mango farmers are reeling under a severe crisis for the second consecutive year, with the coalition government failing to ensure remunerative prices or provide timely intervention. Farmers say the government’s lack of planning has forced them to dump mangoes or sell them at throwaway prices. It has also failed to secure nearly Rs.300 crore in pending payments owed to Totapuri growers by mango pulp industries. Critics say the government springs into action only after farmers take to the streets, resorting to temporary measures instead of providing a permanent solution. Under Chandrababu Naidu’s government, farmers cultivating virtually every major crop are facing price distress. Last year, mango farmers dumped their produce on roads after failing to receive remunerative prices. This year, the situation has worsened, with Totapuri mango prices crashing to Rs.2–4 per kg in many plac…

AP Government Announces ₹4 / Kg Subsidy To Support Totapuri Farmers Tirupati:State government has announced a subsidy of ₹4 per kg to support Totapuri mango farmers in Chittoor, Tirupati, and Annamayya districts. The subsidy comes following complaints that pulp factories are procuring mangoes at prices far below production costs. Farmers have repeatedly pointed out to authorities that pulp factories are offering only ₹5–₹6 per kg for Totapuri mangoes. With the subsidy, growers are expected to receive around ₹10 per kg, providing them some relief during the ongoing procurement season. Puthalapattu MLA K. Murali Mohan has welcomed the announcement, saying the NDA government has come to the aid of mango farmers at a crucial time. He said the support would provide better returns to growers dependent on the crop. Totapuri mango is cultivated over nearly two lakh acres in Chittoor, Tirupati, and Annamayya districts. It remains one of the region's most important horticulture crops. However, unfavourable weather conditions have affected production this year. Horticulture officials estimate the yield is around five lakh tonnes, compared to six lakh tonnes last year. Farmers say the cul…

Farmers in Thoothukudi Demand MSP for Rabi Maize Amid Price Drop Chennai, Feb 7: Farmers in the rain-fed regions of Thoothukudi district are calling on the Union government to expand the Minimum Support Price (MSP) system to include maize cultivated during the Rabi season. They are expressing concerns that a significant drop in market prices has led to severe financial strain. Currently, private traders are purchasing maize at approximately ₹1,800 per quintal, a notable decrease from last year's Rabi season price of around ₹2,500 per quintal, which is insufficient to cover production costs. As harvesting is expected to ramp up in the upcoming weeks, farmers are worried that prices may decline even further. This year, the area dedicated to maize cultivation has increased significantly, with nearly 1.85 lakh acres planted, compared to 1.5 lakh acres last season. The surge in production has created an oversupply in local markets, further driving down prices. Harvesting activities are ongoing in various taluks, including Ottapidaram, Ettayapuram, Vilathikulam, Pudur, Kovilpatti, and Kayathar. R. Muthuraj, a farmer from a village near Kovilpatti, stated that the current prices do n…

Chittoor mango farmers in crisis: Pulp companies pay just Rs 4/kg Despite Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's order to ensure a minimum price of ₹8 per kg (with an additional ₹4 subsidy), mango pulp companies continue to ignore the directive. Published Jul 11, 2025 | 7:53 AM⚊Updated Jul 11, 2025 | 7:53 AM Andhra Pradesh’s mango farmers are facing a major crisis. In Chittoor district, where mango cultivation has thrived for over 2,000 years, farmers are being forced to sell Totapuri mangoes at shockingly low prices — sometimes as low as ₹2.5 per kilogram. Despite Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s order to ensure a minimum price of ₹8 per kg (with an additional ₹4 subsidy), mango pulp companies continue to ignore the directive. As farmers protest the exploitation, tonnes of mangoes are rotting in trucks and on the ground. In this video, we bring you voices from the ground — farmers like Lokesh and Babu — who explain the real cost of mango farming, how subsidies are failing to reach them, and why they are considering abandoning mango cultivation altogether. Jun 23, 2026 Jun 23, 2026 Jun 22, 2026 Jun 21, 2026 Jun 13, 2026 Jun 09, 2026

Government announces ₹4 per kg MSP for Chittoor Totapuri mangoes amid export decline Making the announcement, Collector says Totapuri mangoes are grown primarily for pulp extraction and have limited demand in the fresh fruit market, leaving growers heavily dependent on the processing industry

Centre to share load with Andhra govt in DBT scheme to help Totapuri ... The Centre Monday approved implementation of Price Deficiency Payment (PDP) under Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) for Totapuri mango in Andhra Pradesh during the marketing season 2025-26. It has come as a relief to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s Telugu Desam Party (TDP), an ally of the BJP as part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) at both the Centre and the state. The move is aimed at benefiting farmers facing difficulties in getting better prices for their produce due to “market fluctuations” across three districts—Chittoor, Tirupati, and Annamayya districts—where production of Totapuri mango in the current season is estimated to be about 6.5 lakh metric tonnes. As per the order issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, the Centre will provide financial support to the Andhra Pradesh government to intervene in the market. The Centre has fixed the Market Intervention Price (MIP) of Totapuri mango at Rs 1,490.73 per quintal. If the selling price of Totapuri mango is below this level, then both the Centre and the state will pay up to Rs 372.68 per quintal (25 per cent of Rs 1,4…

Centre’s intervention to stabilise Andhra mango sector | Explained Andhra Pradesh is India’s largest mango-producing State, with the crop cultivated over nearly five lakh hectares and an annual production of close to 40 lakh tonnes in a normal year

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Totapuri mango prices plummet to Rs 4 per kg in Chittoor, triggering ... TIRUPATI: Totapuri mango prices have plunged to Rs 4 per kg in the erstwhile Chittoor district, leaving thousands of farmers in distress as procurement remains sluggish and long queues of tractors continue outside juice factories. Farmers alleged that mandi owners were operating as a syndicate to suppress prices, while delayed procurement by processing units worsened the situation. More than 300 tractors were seen parked at the GD Nellore juice factory and along nearby roads, with some waiting for three days. Industry sources attributed the sharp fall to halted exports and a glut of Totapuri mangoes. The fruit is cultivated on about 2–2.15 lakh acres across the district. A few units, including Jain Agro at GD Nellore, have begun procurement, while factories in Bangarupalem and Chittoor are expected to start operations soon. Farmers raised concerns over a new ID card system at some factories, requiring them to secure tokens before unloading produce, further delaying procurement. Mango growers from Chandragiri mandal accused traders of acting in concert to keep prices low and demanded a minimum support pric…

Mango crisis grips Andhra Pradesh: Farmers struggle as prices plummet Published Jun 18, 2025 | 9:43 AM⚊Updated Jun 18, 2025 | 12:11 PM Totapuri mango. (iStock) Synopsis: The farmers in Andhra Pradesh are struggling due to the low prices of the Totapuri mango variety. There are reports that unharvested mangoes are rotting in orchards, and farmers are waiting at pulp factories for tokens to sell at government-set rates. A severe crisis has gripped Andhra Pradesh’s mango farmers, particularly those growing the Totapuri variety. Prices have plummeted following an oversupply from a bumper crop and reluctance from pulp industries to buy at reasonable prices. The state and Union governments have stepped in with measures to mitigate the distress, but systemic issues and inter-state trade disputes continue to cast a shadow over the ₹2,500–₹6,000 crore mango industry, a vital sector in Andhra Pradesh’s agricultural economy. In 2025, Andhra Pradesh, which cultivates mangoes across 375,000 hectares with an annual yield of four to five million tonnes, witnessed a record harvest. The Totapuri variety, constituting an estimated 15–20 percent of the state’s mango production and grown in at …

Chittoor Mango Industry Faces Severe Strain as Poor Yields and Gulf ... Featured Top Stories NewsDesk MC April 25, 2026 April 25, 2026 agricultural crisis , Andhra Pradesh agriculture , Andhra Pradesh economy , Chittoor district , Chittoor mangoes , climate impact farming , crop yield loss , export disruption , farmer dues India , food processing industry , fruit exports India , Gulf exports India , horticulture India , Indian agriculture news , mango exports , mango farmers India , mango procurement , mango pulp factories , mango pulp industry , mango season 2026 , Strait of Hormuz , Tamil Nadu exports , Totapuri mango , West Asia crisis “The money flow has turned zero due to the West Asia tensions.” Chittoor district’s mango-based economy, one of India’s largest centres for pulp production, is facing significant uncertainty this season as poor crop yields and disruptions linked to West Asia tensions threaten both farmers and processors ahead of the key procurement period. Industry representatives estimate that mango output this year may fall to nearly 40% of normal production across approximately one lakh hectares of cultivation, raising concerns for a region heavily dependent o…

Totapuri mango prices plummet in Chittoor - The New Indian Express CHITTOOR: In a blow to Chittoor’s horticulture sector, the prices of Totapuri mangoes have plummeted dramatically over the past few days. In spite of poor yield with farmers harvesting less than 2 tonnes of mangoes per acre in comparison with the usual of 4 to 6 tonnes, the unexpected price drop has left the mango farmers grappling with financial uncertainty and concern for their livelihood. Despite the district’s 58,000 hectares dedicated mango crop acreage, this year’s yield has been poor. The farmers, who harvested less produce than usual, had hoped for better prices, owing to less availability and reduced supply of mangoes. However, the prices took a dive in the last few days, causing concern among district officials. In response to the decline of mango prices, Chittoor Collector had stepped in to address the slump that has left farmers reeling. The Collector convened a review meeting with the Horticulture and Agricultural Marketing Department officials to address the issue and mandated that mango pulp industry owners must pay farmers no less than `30,000 per tonne for Totapuri mangoes, emphasising that st…

Naidu seeks Central assistance for procuring Totapuri mangoes To reach out to the farmers, the State government has decided to procure 7.03 lakh tonnes of the variety by providing them an additional ₹4 per kg, says the Chief Minister, seeking an aid of ₹280 crore under Price Deficiency Payment Scheme

Centre sets up panel to study problems of Andhra’s Totapuri mango farmers During their interactions, farmers told Union Minister for Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan that sustained fall in prices adversely affected their income and created financial stress among Totapuri mango-producing agriculturists

85k MT of mangoes sent for processing: Chittoor Collector TIRUPATI: Director of Horticulture and Silk Industry Department Dr K Srinivasulu and Chittoor District Collector Sumit Kumar on Wednesday reaffirmed the State government’s commitment to ensuring justice for mango farmers. The two officials inspected the pulp units in Gangadhara Nellore, Gudipala mandal, and in Chittoor Urban. They issued directions to farmers and officials to ensure all necessary facilities are extended to growers. Addressing the media on the occasion, Collector Sumit Kumar reiterated that the government is committed to procuring the entire harvest of the Totapuri mango variety from the first week of June until the last fruit in July and August. He said that Dr Srinivasulu was on a state-level review visit and that officials are monitoring mango procurement through an online system. He added that the government is taking special measures regarding procurement prices. On the occasion, he revealed that 85,000 metric tonnes of mangoes had been sent to various processing units so far. He added that around 35% to 40% of the mango harvest is completed in the district and is expected to reach 50% by the end of J…

Totapuri mangoes prices crash, farmers’ distress in Chittoor Mango farmers have yet to benefit from the government’s intervention even as the harvesting season has entered its final phase; pulp processing units continue to procure Totapuri mangoes for less than ₹6 per kg