Paddy shifting in Karimnagar district has been delayed due to shortage of vehicles, unloading bottlenecks at rice mills, and lack of hamalis. Farmers fear crop damage from unseasonal rains as thousands of bags remain piled up at procurement centres.
Severe cold weather in Karimnagar has affected both mango orchards and paddy seedlings, with farmers reporting stunted growth despite the use of fertilisers and pesticides. Seedlings that usually grow within 25–35 days have failed to mature even after 45 days in the current Yasangi season.
Paddy farmers in the erstwhile Karimnagar district are still awaiting a Rs 62.6 crore bonus for the Yasangi season, even as the Vanakalam harvest begins. Despite high demand for fine variety rice, the delay in bonus payments has left farmers uncertain about future government support.
Facing a severe urea shortage, farmers in Karimnagar are queuing overnight at fertiliser shops and increasingly turning to nano urea as an alternative. With drones essential for its application, demand for drone services has surged, prompting support from PACSs and private operators.
The Congress party, which promised to provide Rs 500 bonus to all paddy varieties during the time of elections, had changed its voice after coming to power and announced bonus only for fine variety
Farmers are planning to shift from normal variety paddy cultivation in the wake of govt’s announcement to give Rs 500 bonus to fine variety paddy in the recent budget.
