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Agriculture
Arunachal oil palm growers protest delayed payments, shortage of collection centres
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 02:34 AM
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Oil palm farmers in Arunachal Pradesh have staged a protest, citing overdue payments and the absence of nearby collection centres for their produce.
Oil palm growers across Arunachal Pradesh gathered to voice frustration over payments that have not been received on schedule. The protest, organized by farmer groups, highlighted the financial strain caused by delayed disbursements from government schemes.
Farmers also pointed out that the region lacks adequate collection centres where harvested palm fruit can be processed and sold. Without these facilities, they are forced to transport produce over long distances, increasing costs and reducing profitability.
State agricultural officials acknowledged the grievances and said they are reviewing the payment schedule and planning to set up additional collection points in the coming months. They urged farmers to continue dialogue while solutions are being finalized.
The oil palm sector, promoted in recent years to diversify the state's agrarian economy, now faces operational bottlenecks that could affect future expansion if not addressed promptly.
Farmers also pointed out that the region lacks adequate collection centres where harvested palm fruit can be processed and sold. Without these facilities, they are forced to transport produce over long distances, increasing costs and reducing profitability.
State agricultural officials acknowledged the grievances and said they are reviewing the payment schedule and planning to set up additional collection points in the coming months. They urged farmers to continue dialogue while solutions are being finalized.
The oil palm sector, promoted in recent years to diversify the state's agrarian economy, now faces operational bottlenecks that could affect future expansion if not addressed promptly.