NPP Farmers’ Front seeks hike in broomstick prices, urgent action on arecanut disease

NPP wants govt to address plight of farmers - Meghalaya Monitor

Shillong,April 23: The National People’s Party’s (NPP) farmers’ front will urge the state government to enhance the rate of broomstick. The front also wanted the government to help farmers by way of addressing the bud rot disease affecting the betel nut plantations. Another request to the government is to create awareness among farmers on CM ASSURE scheme. NPP spokesperson Himalaya M Shangpliang told reporters on Wednesday after a meeting that t…

NPP Farmers’ Front seeks hike in broomstick prices, urgent action on arecanut disease

Shillong, April 23: The Farmers’ Front of the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) has urged the Meghalaya government to review the pricing of broomstick, take immediate steps to control the spread of bud rot disease affecting arecanut plantations, and increase awareness of the CM ASSURE scheme among farmers. Addressing media persons after the meeting, NPP spokesperson Himalaya M Shangpliang said, “The price of broomsticks has drastically gone d…