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Farmers seek compensation

Tiruchi: The Tamil Nadu Horticultural Crop Producers Association has appealed to the State government to sanction Rs.10,000 as compensation for every acre of banana damaged due to the recent rain.

In a statement issued here, A.Nagarajan, president, of the association said banana trees have suffered extensive damage in Manachanallur, Lalgudi, Musiri, Srirangam, Thottiyam and Tiruverambur taluks.

A complete assessment of the damage should be made and farmers should be disbursed compensation.

Similarly, farmers should be compensated for the crop damages sustained in rainfed areas.

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