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Cotton procurement resumed across Telangana after a two-day ginning mill strike, bringing relief to farmers. Over one lakh quintals arrived at major markets on Wednesday. Prices ranged between Rs.7,500 and Rs.8,050. Industry leaders continue to demand changes to CCI procurement norms

The BRS district unit in Karimnagar, led by MLA Gangula Kamalakar, staged a protest demanding immediate resumption of cotton procurement and withdrawal of the ginning mills strike. Kamalakar criticised the Cotton Corporation of India’s new guidelines that restrict tenant farmers from selling their produce without landowners’ thumb impressions.

BRS leaders staged a significant protest at the agriculture market, urging the Congress government to address the issues facing cotton farmers. Key leaders, including Rajya Sabha member Vaddiraju Ravichandra and MLC Tata Madhusudhan, criticised the Central and State governments for failing to provide support prices, pushing farmers to sell their produce at lower rates.

Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao urged the Centre to restore cotton procurement to 11 quintals per acre and relax the moisture limit to 20 percent. He said limited mill operations and the seven-quintal norm were causing hardship for farmers across Telangana.

Cotton farmers in Adilabad are depending on migrant labourers from Maharashtra, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh to harvest their crop due to a shortage of local workers. Already burdened by restrictions from the Cotton Corporation of India, which refuses to buy cotton with moisture content above 12 percent, farmers are incurring heavy losses.

A 24-year-old man, Chirra Harish, died after falling into a rotavator attached to a tractor in Punyapuram village of Wyra mandal. He had accompanied a driver to learn tractor driving. Police booked a case and started an investigation

Members of the Telangana Cotton Farmers Association staged a protest at the CCI office in Warangal, demanding withdrawal of rules on moisture levels, app registration and yield limits. They also sought changes to the mapping system and opposed the import duty exemption on cotton.

Cotton farmers in Adilabad and nearby districts are forced to sell produce to private traders below MSP as the Cotton Corporation of India refuses procurement citing high moisture levels. Farmers allege heavy losses and seek government intervention and compensation

Cotton farmers in Adilabad staged a protest on NH 44 against the Cotton Corporation of India for refusing to procure cotton citing high moisture content and limiting purchases to 7 quintals per acre. Police intervened and convinced farmers to withdraw

Farmers and Telangana Rythu Sangham protested in Khammam, urging CCI to relax cotton purchase rules. They cited low yields due to heavy rains, pending paddy bonuses, and non-implementation of crop insurance

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.