Concerned over crash in groundnut prices below the MSP, Karnataka Agriculture Minister Byre Gowda today demanded that the central government start procurement of the commodity and protect farmers' interest.

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The issue was discussed in detail at a meeting with Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh, who has promised to look into the matter.

"Groundnut crop is very good in the state. As a result, prices have fallen below the minimum support price (MSP). We have asked the Centre to start the procurement," Gowda told

 

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