Even before the paddy harvest begins in Telangana, traders are attracting farmers by offering a price of Rs. 4600 per quintal. Agricultural experts are warning farmers to be cautious, as this price is double the government's support price.
Currently, traders are reportedly offering a higher price than the government's declared support price. However, many believe this is merely a tactic to entice farmers before the harvest.
Experts warn that prices may drop once the crop is harvested, potentially leading to losses for farmers. It appears traders are ready to purchase paddy even at the earhead stage.
This practice of buying at the earhead stage forces farmers to sell their crop before it is fully mature. Analysts suggest this could lead to long-term losses for farmers.
Traders are conducting purchases directly at paddy fields. While this might seem temporarily profitable for farmers, experts caution that it could lead to future difficulties.
Farmers in Telangana should be vigilant about this support price lure. Agricultural officials advise that farmers can secure a better price by fully cultivating their crop and selling it through government procurement centers.
