Why Rayalaseema farmers fear a bumper crop more than drought; can the ₹1-lakh-crore horticulture hub change that?
Farmers in Andhra Pradesh’s Rayalaseema region worry that a large harvest could worsen their situation, as inadequate cold‑storage facilities, poor market connections and reliance on middlemen often compel them to sell produce at low prices. The state’s plan to develop a ₹1 lakh‑crore horticulture hub aims to improve infrastructure and market access, potentially easing these pressures.