T. Siddique, MLA, has urged the State government to extend the date of procurement of raw coconut (dehusked) to August 31.
In a letter to Agriculture Minister P. Prasad, Mr. Siddique said the government had procured raw coconut through agencies under the Department of Agriculture Development and Farmers’ Welfare at ₹32 per kg till July 31.
As many farmers are yet to get the benefit of the scheme, the date should be extended to August 31, Mr. Siddique said.
