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Farmers in distress

K.K. Mustafah

Farmers winnowing paddy at Kanjany near Thrissur. Kerala farmers are facing a crisis as paddy prices are ruling at Rs 550-Rs 600 a quintal, below the Rs 740/quintal-rate fixed by the Government. This is since the State agencies and co-operative societies have withdrawn from procurement due to lack of storage facilities.

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