Maharashtra government to buy 100,000 metric tonne soybean from farmers

Maharashtra has decided to procure 100,000 metric tonne of soybean from farmers in the state following reports of unrest among growers about depressed prices of the oilseed across the country. The move follows National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation decision to procure a similar quantity of soybean from farmers. Prices are hovering 20-25% below the minimum support price of 3,050 rupees per 100 kg.