A distressed farmer in Avancha village, Nagarkurnool, set fire to four acres of his cotton crop after realising that harvesting costs outweighed procurement prices. Surender, who cultivated nine acres, was left dejected by unseasonal rains and lack of government support. Farmers across Mahabubnagar have accused authorities of failing them throughout the season.

Nagarkurnool: In a stark reflection of the failure of the State and Central governments to ensure remunerative prices for cotton, a distressed farmer burnt four acres of his crop at Avancha village on Tuesday after realising that harvesting costs would exceed the procurement price offered.

Surender, who cultivated cotton in nine acres, saw four acres partially damaged due to recent unseasonal rains. He attempted to salvage the cr

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