Chilli farmers lost Rs 50 lakh due to spurious seeds
2 years ago

Chilli farmers lost Rs 50 lakh due to spurious seeds

Deccan Chronicle  

Khammam: Chilli farmers of Bachodu in Tirumalayapalem mandal lost Rs 50 lakh in the form of farming investment after they raised chilli seeds on 150 acres. About 32 farmers bought chilli seeds from Guntur and raised the crop and the plants witnessed some growth. G Ramesh, a farmer from the area, said he bought chilli seeds from a dealer from Guntur. “Though the government says it is making efforts to check the sale of spurious seeds, fraudulent seed companies are entering villages and selling spurious seeds,” he added.

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