Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) directed officials to implement a ‘Farm to Home’ model to deliver agricultural produce directly from farmers to consumers through Farmers Producer Organisations (FPOs).

Reviewing agriculture, allied sectors and six primary sector missions at the camp office, Mr. Naidu said the initiative would help farmers secure better marketing opportunities and ensure low-cost delivery of vegetables and fruits to households.

Mr. Naidu instructed officials to prepare region-wise crop plans, keeping in view the possible impact of El Niño conditions on the State. He said natural farming should be promoted, and suggested the adoption of PMDS and half-moon cultivation methods in water-scarce areas.

The Chief Minister directed officials to ensure minimum support prices (MSP) for crops despite adverse climatic conditions. He said dependence on chemical fertilisers and pesticides should be reduced, and micronutrients and natural farming practices promoted.

Agriculture universities were asked to prepare field-level study plans on natural farming involving professors and students.

The Chief Minister instructed officials to expand agricultural mechanisation through cluster-based plans and increase the use of drones, harvesters and farm machinery integrated through the Farmer App. Soil testing data should also be made available online for farmers, he said.

Purvodaya scheme

Mr. Naidu announced plans to develop Rayalaseema as a horticulture hub under the ₹40,000-crore Purvodaya scheme, supported by irrigation, roads, warehouses and ₹60,000 crore in private investments. He asked officials to examine setting up a Cocoa City near Yadavolu in Devarapalli mandal of East Godavari district.

The Chief Minister said the foundation stone for the Indian School of Agriculture at Madanapalle would be laid in July. He also directed officials to create cold storage facilities for banana farmers in Rayalaseema.

Reviewing the aquaculture sector, Mr. Naidu ordered the immediate completion of the Central Food Testing Laboratory at Pulivendula by releasing ₹3 crore. He extended the existing ₹1.50 per unit power subsidy to 12,680 newly registered aquaculture connections, in addition to the existing 50,000 connections.

The State government currently spends ₹1,100 crore a year on aqua power subsidies and will bear an additional ₹188 crore for the new connections.

The Chief Minister said Andhra Pradesh would promote aquaculture as part of a ‘Blue Economy’ strategy, and approved steps to provide 200 mechanised fishing boats for fishermen at an estimated cost of ₹240 crore.

He directed officials to modernise Rythu Bazaars and establish them in 90 Assembly constituencies, and to expand the reach of the Digi Rythu Bazaar app.

Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu, Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad and senior officials from the agriculture, horticulture, fisheries, food processing and allied departments attended the review meeting.