Farmers remain at the core of Kadapa’s economy, and every agricultural season brings new challenges related to crop losses, procurement delays, natural calamities, fluctuating prices and insurance claims. In this situation, MP YS Avinash Reddy continues to work with farmer groups, agricultural officials, and local societies to ensure that support schemes reach those who depend on them for their livelihood.
The initiative has placed a special focus on Rabi seed subsidy, smooth procurement of agricultural produce, and ensuring that every eligible farmer is covered under crop insurance. By addressing issues at the grassroots level, Avinash Reddy has been working to ensure that no farmer is left behind due to administrative gaps or lack of awareness.
Guidance on Rabi Seed Subsidy: Ensuring Timely Support for Cultivators
Seed subsidy plays a crucial role in reducing cultivation costs, especially for small and marginal farmers. According to officials in the agriculture department, Avinash Reddy has been coordinating with field-level staff to ensure timely distribution of subsidised seeds for the Rabi season. This includes monitoring availability at RBKs, reviewing supply-chain issues, and resolving complaints where farmers face delays or price discrepancies.
Farmer groups in Kadapa have welcomed these efforts, as subsidised seeds provide financial relief at the beginning of the cropping cycle. With unpredictable monsoons and rising input costs, subsidy support has helped protect hundreds of families from seasonal financial pressure.
Crop Procurement and Minimum Support Price: Priority on Market Access
Crop procurement is one of the major challenges faced by farmers, particularly in rural mandals where transport and market networks are limited. Avinash Reddy has been holding regular reviews with civil supplies officials and market committee representatives to ensure that procurement centres remain functional and farmers are able to sell their produce at the designated price.
The focus has been on preventing distress sales and ensuring that small farmers are not forced to sell crops to private buyers at lower rates. According to local farmers’ associations, the MP has been following up on payment delays and pushing for faster settlements so that cultivators do not wait months for their dues.
Crop Insurance and Compensation for Losses
Kadapa falls under a region that frequently experiences unpredictable weather, deficit rainfall, or dry spells. When farmers suffer crop damage, compensation and insurance payouts become essential. Avinash Reddy has been encouraging farmers to enroll under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and state insurance programs to avoid financial losses due to natural calamities.
District agricultural officers have reported that awareness programs and grievance meetings have helped resolve issues where insurance claims were previously rejected or delayed. Several farmer groups have acknowledged that these interventions helped them receive compensation in a timely manner.
Review Meetings, Field Visits and Issue-Based Intervention
A key element of Avinash Reddy’s approach has been direct interaction with farming communities. Instead of waiting for complaints to reach district offices, he has been conducting village-level visits, speaking to cultivators, and collecting grievances on procurement, fertiliser supply, water issues, and market prices.
These inputs are then taken up with respective departments for faster resolution. Local agricultural staff have stated that this model ensures accountability and keeps implementation transparent.
Focus on “No Farmer Left Behind”
The central message of Avinash Reddy’s efforts is clear every eligible farmer should receive benefits without middlemen or delays.
This includes:
- Rabi seed subsidy
- Timely procurement
- MSP payment clearance
- Insurance enrollment
- Compensation for crop loss
- Grievance redressal at local level
Farmer groups in rural mandals such as Pulivendula, Mydukur, Kamalapuram and Jammalamadugu have acknowledged that regular communication has made it easier to report issues that previously went unnoticed at district level.
As the agriculture cycle progresses, the MP has emphasised that support systems must remain functional at every stage from sowing to sale so that farming remains financially viable for future generations.
