Madhya Pradeshmight lose its soya state tag as poor quality seeds have hit cultivation and yield.
The is also advisingfarmersto switch to alternate cash-rich crops like pulses and corn among others.Ahead of kharif season, the farmers in the state face an acute crisis of quality soya seeds which are available at apriceof Rs 10,000 per quintal to Rs 12,000 per quintal. And despite this high price, there is no guarantee of germination, farmers said.
The state governmentsUturnhas surprised the soya processing Industry in MP including the SOPA (Soyabean Processors Association of India).