Farmers’ body seeks reopening of sugar factories in Vizianagaram district
Farmers in Vizianagaram district are calling for the reopening of sugar factories ahead of the Kharif season. The closure of major factories has significantly impacted sugarcane cultivation in the region, which has dropped from 35,000 acres to just 3,500 acres. Local leaders are urging government action to support farmers and revive the sugar industry.
- ▪Farmers are urging the government to reopen sugar factories in Vizianagaram district.
- ▪The sugar factory at Sankili has reduced its crushing activity in recent seasons.
- ▪Sugarcane cultivation in the region has drastically decreased from 35,000 acres to 3,500 acres.
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:Farmers from various mandals have urged the government to initiate steps to reopen the sugar factories in the district ahead of the Kharif season. A few years ago, due to various reasons, major factories located at Bhimasingi , Seethanagaram and other places closed. The sugar factory at Sankili near Rajam has also reduced crushing activity over the past few seasons.Farmers are a worried lot, with the Sankili sugar factory reducing crushing. Farmers in the region have been growing sugarcane for decades. During the peak years, sugarcane was cultivated in nearly 35,000 acres.
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