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Rain brings huge losses to Alappuzha s paddy farmers

Rain brings huge losses to Alappuzha’s paddy farmers Updated: Updated: Harvest-ready crop destroyed, harvested paddy drenched Share Article Harvest-ready crop destroyed, harvested paddy drenched Several farmers who cultivated paddy in the puncha crop season (first crop) have suffered huge losses after summer rain destroyed harvest-ready crops in large tracts in different parts of the district. Besides, several tonnes of harvested paddy kept in paddy polders to be shifted to rice mills got drenched in the rain. According to paddy farmers and officials, the upper Kuttanad region has been the worst affected. In the Chennithala region, paddy in 500 hectares has been destroyed/submerged. Farmers in Mannar, Thalavady and other parts of the region too suffered losses.

Tea prices fall due to the absence of Supplyco s involvement

Tea prices fall due to the absence of Supplyco s involvement
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Alappuzha farmers a worried lot

Alappuzha farmers a worried lot Updated: Updated: They seek official intervention as paddy procurement has not gained momentum Share Article They seek official intervention as paddy procurement has not gained momentum Despite some issues, paddy harvest and procurement are progressing in Kuttaand and other parts of the district. The Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation (Supplyco) has procured around 6,000 tonnes of paddy so far from farmers in Alappuzha. Supplyco officials said the procurement process would gain momentum in the coming days. “Issues persist between farmers and mills over the quality of rice at some polders. It has affected paddy procurement to some extent, but overall, the process is making progress. These are initial days, and we expect to resolve the issues amicably,” said an official.

Kuttanad farmers gear up for paddy harvest

Kuttanad farmers gear up for paddy harvest Updated: Updated: More than 29,000 ha under paddy cultivation in Alappuzha in ‘puncha’ season Share Article Farmers in Kuttanad are gearing up for the harvest of the ‘puncha’ crop (first crop). According to the Agriculture Department officials, the harvest will begin later this month. Farmers have undertaken paddy farming in more than 29,000 hectares in the district this season, a major portion of which is in Kuttanad. “Preparations for the paddy harvest have begun in the district. A meeting to be attended by District Collector A. Alexander is scheduled for February 12. Representatives of farmers, combine harvester machine agents and others will attend the meeting. Steps will be taken to bring combine harvesters from neighbouring States,” said an official of the Agriculture Department.

Food coupons to be given to students

Food coupons to be given to students Updated: Updated: Can be redeemed at nearest Supplyco outlet to get food grain Share Article Can be redeemed at nearest Supplyco outlet to get food grain Instead of kits, food security allowance for the months from September last to this March in the 2020-21 academic year for all students eligible for mid-day meals will be distributed in the form of coupons. The government has issued orders sanctioning the distribution through Supplyco outlets on production of the food coupons. Food kits were distributed as food security allowance to students through Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation (Supplyco) for the months of June, July, and August.

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