Eluru (Andhra), Jan. 30 -- Andhra Pradesh Minister for Agriculture K Atchannaidu assured farmers of transforming the state into a horticulture and cocoa crops hub and providing remunerative price for the produce.
The Minister inaugurated a state-level cocoa conclave on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said an international horticulture conclave would be organized in Vijayawada soon.
The Agriculture Minister highlighted that Andhra Pradesh is at the top in the country in cocoa crop cultivation and steps were taken to expand the crop cultivation areas.
"The objective behind organizing the cocoa conclave is to encourage farmers to raise cocoa crops in more areas, creating awareness among farmers on how to cultivate quality coc...