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Panic gripped Veerdhandi village in Koutala mandal after a crocodile was sighted on the banks of the Wardha river on Monday. Farmers halted agricultural activities and urged officials to prevent any risk to human life.

Farmers staged a dharna at Duddenapalli in Saidapur mandal, demanding immediate water supply from the Mid Manair right canal, alleging silt accumulation was blocking irrigation to Yasangi crops across several villages.

A breach in the Mallanna Sagar main canal near Yellareddypet village flooded paddy fields in Thoguta mandal, damaging crops over 20 acres. Farmers alleged negligence by irrigation officials and demanded compensation for crop loss and sand removal.

Farmers in Mukhra (K) village of Adilabad district were forced to stay awake overnight to irrigate crops due to erratic power supply amid freezing temperatures. They demanded uninterrupted electricity and recalled better supply during the previous BRS regime.

A scuffle broke out among women farmers waiting for urea at a fertiliser centre in Khammam district as long queues formed amid cold weather. Similar scenes were reported from parts of Warangal, even as officials claimed adequate urea stocks were available.

Despite the Congress government’s app-based fertilizer system, farmers in Warangal and Mahabubabad endured long queues in cold weather due to insufficient stock. Frustrated farmers, including women, staged demonstrations

Farmers in Adilabad district observed a day-long bandh at Bazarhathnoor mandal, demanding immediate government procurement of soy and maize. They said closure of procurement centres was forcing them to depend on private traders and incur heavy losses.

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP government of promoting monopolies under a “one nation, one businessman” agenda, warning it could lead to profiteering, inflation, exploitation of workers, and marginalisation of farmers and minority communities

Ranchi’s ICAR-Research Complex reported that farmers are benefiting from its newly developed soybean and snow pea varieties, which offer higher yields and improved resilience, promoting better income and agricultural sustainability in the region

In Kamareddy, police filed cases against six farmers and BRS workers for blocking Minister D Anasuya’s convoy over paddy bonus and procurement issues. The Minister condemned the protest, citing timely Rythu Bharosa disbursement and government support for farmers.

A Mandal Agriculture Officer in Ramayampet has designed a ₹300 low-cost light trap to protect crops from moth infestations. Made using basic materials, the trap is helping farmers reduce crop losses and pest breeding cycles significantly.

Farmers in Sircilla staged a protest with a paddy-loaded lorry, alleging that rice millers refused to accept their paddy due to high moisture content. After a delay of five days, the issue was resolved, and the paddy was unloaded at another mill

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for neglecting farmers, scrapping welfare schemes, and failing to procure paddy amid floods and unseasonal rains. He accused leaders of indulging in petty power disputes instead of addressing the agrarian crisis.

Onion farmers in Telangana face severe losses as wholesale prices fall below production costs. Despite bumper output and high retail prices, smallholders struggle with mounting debts, transport costs, and no minimum support price, prompting urgent calls for government intervention.

Non-operation of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project since October 2023 has hit Telangana farmers hard, reducing paddy acreage, increasing groundwater dependence and causing losses of over Rs.8,000 crore. Crop failures, low yields and farmer suicides highlight urgent need for revival

Several Congress MLAs have openly criticised the Telangana government over project delays, funding gaps, and alleged irregularities. Leaders from Choppadandi, Mahabubnagar, Yellareddy, Munugode, and Jogulamba Gadwal demanded fair allocation of funds, protection of farmer lands, and transparency in development projects.

CM A. Revanth Reddy urged farmers opposing land acquisition for Bharat Future City to resolve disputes out of court instead of spending heavily on legal fees. He announced FCDA projects, roadworks, and connectivity plans, promising global-standard development over the next decade.

Maharashtra plans a law allowing tribal farmers to lease barren land to private entities, enabling steady income while safeguarding ownership. The move, aimed at attracting private investment, has drawn criticism from Congress, citing possible exploitation by industrialists

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed GST 2.0 as a bold reform that will enhance ease of living and business. Taking effect on September 22, the reforms slash tax rates on everyday foods, easing household expenses and boosting MSMEs and farmers

CM Revanth Reddy urged villagers to part with land for Bharat Future City, dismissing farmer protests as political. He announced foundation stones for key projects, plans for a Musi riverfront hub, a new education policy, and legal battle over Krishna waters.