The Andhra Pradesh government is taking steps to develop the horticulture sector and increase farmers' income, said Agriculture Minister Kintireddy Achennaya. The government has formulated plans under the Global Horticulture Hub-Raising Rayalaseema program to attract investments to further develop the horticulture sector in Rayalaseema, said a statement. The minister said they are promoting micro-irrigation and oil palm cultivation for farmers. The minister said they are implementing crop insurance to provide financial security to farmers during crop loss periods.