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Cotton farmers across Telangana are facing severe losses due to unseasonal rains, pest infestations, and procurement hurdles. With yields dropping and moisture levels high, CCI has reduced quotas, forcing farmers into distress sales below MSP. Protests have erupted, and many farmers are turning to daily wage work under MGNREGA as debts mount.

A protest led by former minister Jogu Ramanna outside Adilabad MP G Nagesh’s residence turned tense as BRS activists clashed with police over the Cotton Corporation of India’s procurement restrictions. The agitation highlighted farmers’ distress over moisture norms and import duty cuts.

BRS MLA Palla Rajeshwar Reddy accused the Congress government of ignoring farmers hit by Cyclone Montha. He alleged that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Ministers were focused on politics instead of relief. BRS demanded immediate crop procurement and CCI relaxation

Cotton farmers in Adilabad continued to suffer as the Cotton Corporation of India refused to buy their produce for the fourth consecutive day, citing excess moisture caused by rains from Cyclone Montha. Many were forced to sell to private traders below MSP

Former minister Jogu Ramanna criticised the Telangana government for failing to initiate procurement of cotton and soya produce despite announcing dates. He cited inefficiency and poor coordination between departments as the cause, urging immediate action to prevent further distress to farmers.

BRS leader Chirumarthi Lingayya criticised the Congress-led state government for delaying the opening of Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) purchase centres, alleging that farmers were being exploited by middlemen. After inspecting crop damage in Nalgonda, he demanded immediate procurement and support price assurance.

Farmers in Adilabad and surrounding districts face difficulties using Kapas Kisan app due to poor network coverage. Many fear selling cotton to private traders. CCI has set up 27 procurement centres and urged farmers to report grievances via helpline.

Cotton farmers in Sangareddy struggle to sell their produce as the Kapas Kisan app becomes mandatory for slot booking. Many lack smartphones or awareness, forcing them to visit Mee Seva centres and adding to losses amid heavy rains

Cotton farmers in Khammam face poor yield due to heavy rains and urea shortage. While officials predict minor losses, farmers fear up to 60 per cent drop. Support price concerns and harvesting costs are adding to their financial stress

Telangana’s 341 ginning mills have boycotted Cotton Corporation of India tenders, protesting new procurement rules that they say are impractical and harmful to business. The standoff, amid heavy rain damage, threatens to push cotton farmers into a deeper financial crisis.

CCI will pilot its Kapas Kisan app in Medak to ensure transparent cotton procurement, curb middlemen, and streamline farmer participation, with 49 centres being prepared to handle this year’s arrivals.

Telangana Rythu Sangham farmers staged a protest in Wyra mandal of Khammam demanding immediate supply of 500 metric tonnes of urea. They warned of falling paddy yields and losses in cotton and green gram due to inadequate fertiliser supply and delayed Markfed purchases

As Telangana’s cotton marketing season nears, farmers are preparing for a rush at procurement centres due to mandi prices falling well below the MSP. With over 6 lakh farmers affected, the state has expanded procurement facilities and introduced digital tools like the Kapas Kisan App to manage the surge. However, concerns persist over payment delays, quality rejections, and private traders exploiting long queues.

BRS leader Peddi Sudarshan Reddy said cotton farmers had suffered massive financial losses due to a fraudulent nexus between traders and officials

Reports indicate that the fire erupted at a warehouse owned by the Cotton Corporation of India, located in Pudur village, Medchal. Upon noticing the fire, the workers on the premises quickly evacuated the area.

Continuous rains and the onset of winter are making life difficult for farmers to keep the moisture between 8 and 12, as stipulated by the CCI.

To prevent the situation from escalating any further, the State government held a meeting and mediated between the CCI and the ginning mills' owners to resolve the issue.

The union leaders who met on Sunday wrote a letter to Union Minister Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and the CCI CMD regarding the suspension of cotton purchases.

BRS leader and former minister S Niranjan Reddy demanded that the support price given to cotton in Gujarat be extended to Telangana farmers as well.

Farmers led by CPI (M) activists staged a protest as the Cotton Corporation of India has decided to close the cotton purchasing centre at Sadsivapet town from February 1