Kerala government in India to set a Minimum Support Price (MSP) for five additional crops
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Fresh Watermelon
Published May 14, 2022
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Kerala government is planning to set MSP on 5 more crops. In 2020, the state established an MSP for fruits and vegetables.
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The Kerala government has agreed to set a Minimum Support Price (MSP) for five additional crops. MSPs for the crops, which include yam, pumpkin, brinjal, bottle gourd, and watermelon were suggested by the Commission on Agricultural Costs and Prices. The recommendations have received preliminary approval from the Department of Agriculture. Following the establishment of the Minimum Support Price, the idea will be forwarded to the Finance Department for approval. In 2020, the state established an MSP for fruits and vegetables. Tapioca, banana, pineapple, ash gourd, cucumber, bitter gourd, snake gourd, long beans, tomato, ladyfinger, cabbage, carrot, potato, beans, beetroot, and garlic are currently the vegetables with MSP. The MSP is calculated based on the crop productivity per hectare. Vegetable and Fruit Promotion Council Keralam (VFPCK), Horticorp, eco-shops, and wholesale markets are among the places where the crops are purchased. Farmers must register on the AIMS (Agriculture ...
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