India
Delay in procurement of paddy produce irks farmers in Mancherial
✦ AI Brief
Farmers in Mancherial district are facing difficulties due to delays in paddy procurement for the Yasangi 2026 season. They have cultivated 1.22 lakh acres and expect 2.20 lakh metric tonnes of yield, but limited procurement centres have been opened, leaving them worried about crop damage and possible distress sales.