Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has unveiled a sweeping vision to transform Andhra Pradesh’s agriculture sector by restructuring farmer service centres into powerful one-stop hubs. At a review meeting with agriculture and allied departments at the Secretariat on Thursday, the Chief Minister directed officials to convert the existing Rythu Seva Kendras (RSKs) into multi-service centres that will address every farmer’s need under a single roof.

“The farmer should not have to run from one office to another for small services,” Chandrababu asserted. “RSKs must provide every agricultural service, from soil health to input supply, marketing support to extension, under one platform.”

The Chief Minister underlined that preserving soil fertility is key to increasing agricultural productivity. He instructed officials to scientifically identify nutrient gaps in soil and implement targeted plans to restore fertility. Stressing the importance of sustainable practices, 

Chandrababu said the government aims to scale up organic and natural farming by the 2026 kharif season. “Farmers must understand that reducing chemical fertilizer use benefits the environment, health, and their income,” he said.

Furthermore, the Chief Minister ordered the preparation of a master plan to strengthen infrastructure across all 218 agricultural market committees in the state. He called for optimal use of available land to set up cold chains, agri-processing units, and logistics facilities. “Farmers must get fair prices, and consumers should benefit from reduced costs,” he said.

For the upcoming rabi season, 2.3 million metric tonnes of urea are available, with over 79,000 MT already stored at ports. The CM directed officials to ensure Aadhaar authentication in fertiliser distribution and maintain transparent records. He emphasised soil testing and precise nutrient planning to prevent fertiliser diversion and misuse.

Chandrababu Naidu also discussed promoting alternative crops, strengthening sericulture, and tapping opportunities in agri-processing and exports. He suggested using waste products like cow dung to support natural farming and bringing mushroom cultivation into the circular economy.

The CM inspected jaggery, silk, and bamboo products during the meeting and encouraged the promotion of tribal produce like jeeluga bellam on the lines of Araku coffee. He also released a poster announcing minimum support prices for various crops for 2025-26.