Farmers can sell pulses under Price Support Scheme till July 9, says Collector
Farmers in the district can sell green gram and black gram under the Price Support Scheme until July 9, 2026. The State government aims to enhance agricultural production and farmers' income through this initiative. The procurement will take place at the Salem Regulated Market, with specific quality standards and prices set for the pulses.
- ▪Farmers can sell their produce under the Price Support Scheme until July 9, 2026.
- ▪The procurement price for green gram is ₹87.68 per kg and for black gram is ₹78 per kg.
- ▪Farmers must ensure their produce is cleaned, dried, and meets quality standards.
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Farmers cultivating green gram and black gram in the district can sell their produce under the Price Support Scheme and benefit from the minimum support price announced by the Union government, Collector R. Elambahavath has said.In a release, the Collector said the State government had been taking several initiatives to increase agricultural production and improve farmers’ income. As part of the efforts, procurement of pulses cultivated during the 2025-26 rabi season was being undertaken to safeguard the interests of farmers. Under the scheme, procurement would be carried out through the Salem Regulated Market functioning under the Salem Marketing Committee of the Department of Agricultural Marketing and Agri Business till July 9, 2026.
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