Sivaganga farmers complain about substandard fertilisers being sold in shops
Farmers in Sivaganga district have expressed concerns over the sale of substandard fertilisers during a grievance meeting. They also highlighted issues with crop loan waivers and the need for better access to paddy seeds. Additionally, farmers are facing challenges due to poor road conditions and the management of silt removal from local tanks.
- ▪Farmers in Sivaganga district raised concerns about substandard fertilisers being sold in local shops.
- ▪They called for a reconsideration of crop loan waivers to ensure all farmers benefit.
- ▪Farmers reported difficulties in accessing paddy seeds and highlighted the poor condition of local roads.
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The farmers of Sivaganga district during the farmers grievance meeting here on Friday raised the issue of substandard fertilisers being sold at the shops in the district.A farmer named Ramalingam, said, the crop loan waiver was not satisfactory to the farmers.“It should be reconsidered so that all farmers receive the waiver,” he added.Further, he noted, in the district, fertilisers of only specific companies are being sold, and they are substandard.He also complained about permission being granted to silt alluvial soil from tanks that do not have any alluvial soil at all.Adding, another farmer named Raja, said, “Since permission is granted to silt alluvial soil from out-of-town tanks, the expenses for farmers increase. In some villages, people object to this silting.
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