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Dry spell threatens early-sown crops, prompting officials to advise delaying further cultivation until substantial rains arrive. Paddy remains the main crop

Over 1.07 crore packets of cotton seeds required to sustain the planned expansion; overall availability of seeds stands at only half of the projected requirement, say sources

Despite the CCI announcing a 7% hike in the MSP this year, with rates set as Rs 7,121 per quintal for medium staple cotton and Rs 7,521 per quintal for long staple cotton, farmers are facing major challenges in marketing their produce

Says measures taken by the BRS government in the past had increased agriculture and cotton production in the State

Hyderabad: The State government is promoting high density cotton cultivation in about 20,000 acres in Telangana from this Vaanakalam (Kharif) season on a pilot basis. Based on the results, this highly profitable method will be increased to cover wider area from next Vaanakalam season. Agriculture Minister S Niranjan Reddy, who is on a tour of […]

Though Telangana stands second in terms of cultivation area after Maharashtra, the State is largest producer of cotton in the country