Andhra Pradesh launches mobile app for paddy procurement
The Agriculture Department introduced a self-scheduling facility through the APAIMS Farmer App to allow farmers to book sales slots via mobile phones.
The Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Department has introduced a self-scheduling facility through the APAIMS Farmer App to assist with paddy procurement, according to The New Indian Express. The new system allows farmers to select their preferred dates and times for selling produce using mobile phones, removing the need to visit Rythu Seva Kendras (RSKs) or rely on officials for bookings.
The government aims to procure 37 lakh metric tonnes of paddy during the current Kharif marketing season. To support this, 2,619 RSKs and procurement centres will be used, involving approximately 24,000 personnel. The state has also prepared 31,000 GPS-enabled vehicles and over six crore gunny bags for the process.
Procurement will rely on e-Panta records, and both registration and a valid Farmer ID are mandatory for all, including tenant farmers. Payments will be sent directly to Aadhaar-linked accounts. The MSP is Rs 2,461 per quintal for Grade-A paddy and Rs 2,441 for common paddy.
Agriculture Director Manazir Jeelani Samoon said the service is integrated into the APAIMS Farmer App, letting farmers schedule sales for their entire produce or in instalments. He stated that farmers can choose their preferred timing from any location and urged them to use the online service.
The facility is available to all farmers registered for the Kharif 2026-27 season. Although an initial November 1 deadline was set, paddy procurement has been delayed by adverse weather and cyclones.