Thousands of quintals of sunflower seeds are lying in the grain markets as the state government and farmers are at loggerheads over oilseeds prices for the 2023-24 season. While the farmers are demanding Rs 6,400 per quintal (the MSP for the crop this season), the government is offering Rs 4,800 thr
The harvesting of sunflower seeds has begun and farmers are expecting a rich harvest this year. However, as the produce is unlikely to fetch price above the MSP, they have decided to wait for a government agency to enter the market.