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In a unique experiential learning initiative, students from Zilla Parishad High School in Odyaram participated in paddy plantation activities, gaining firsthand knowledge of farming practices. This initiative was designed to promote practical learning, instill values such as teamwork and responsibility, and help students appreciate the hard work of farmers.

BRS leaders lodged a complaint with the ED alleging a Rs 423 crore paddy procurement scam involving Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Civil Supplies officials. They claimed funds were siphoned off through money laundering and demanded a wider probe by central agencies

In a statement, Kavitha said the government’s failure to procure the crop on time has left lakhs of farmers in distress. She remarked that the State cannot prosper, if farmers suffer.

The district records an average rainfall of 11 mm; Basar mandal receives the highest rainfall of 24.8 mm

Farmers had shifted the harvested paddy to procurement centres to sell it to the government in Khanapur, Mudhole and Nirmal Assembly segments

Paddy, papaya plantations damaged at many places; electric poles broken in some places causing disruption in power supply

Telangana farmers are facing severe hardships as unseasonal rains, accompanied by gales and hailstorms, continue to wreak havoc across different districts

Despite the government's market intervention initiative aimed at parallel purchases to prevent distress sales, the impact has been minimal. Private buyers, particularly millers, remain largely absent from the market

Thota Yadagiri, a farmer from Tungaturthy Assembly constituency from Nalgonda, staged a protest at Gandhi Bhavan, demanding an explanation from the government over failing to waive his crop loan

Criticises government for failing to purchase paddy effectively, leaving farmers with unsold produce despite producing 1.53 crore tonnes during Vaanakalam season

Tensions are rising at the Karnataka-Telangana border as farmers from both states found themselves at loggerheads over paddy movement. Some 50 vehicles carrying paddy from various locations in Mahabubnagar and Nagarkurnool districts heading to Raichur market were halted at the Krishna Bridge.

Following the unexpected rains, the paddy kept by farmers at government-run procurement centres was damaged.

Some 700 quintals of paddy were soaked by the unexpected rainfall in the district

A disturbing incident unfolded at the IKP procurement center in Annaram village on Sunday, where farmers Guguloth Keema Naik and Punnamma attempted self-immolation in front of hundreds of people. Fellow farmers quickly intervened, saving them from the desperate act, and then staged a protest at the center to show solidarity with the couple.

Farmers voiced concerns about the moisture content issues and FAQ specifications, which are impeding the procurement process

Speaking to the media at the Secretariat, he stated that the State cultivated grade A paddy over 40 lakh acres, enabled by a Rs 500 per quintal bonus announced for premium paddy varieties. Starting in January, the government will distribute fine rice (Sannabiyyam) through the public distribution system.

Farmers encountered difficulties at procurement centers, as strict adherence to fair average quality standards led them to sell their produce to private traders who offered Rs 300 to Rs 400 per quintal above the minimum support price. Local officials observed that most of the grade-A paddy produced in the state was purchased by millers from Chennai. Initially hesitant to buy A-grade paddy due to the obligation of providing a Rs 500 per quintal incentive to growers, state agencies are now rushing to procure as much as they can.

He pointed out that farmers have been unable to sell their paddy at procurement centers, despite bringing their produce there two months ago. He also questioned the state government's failure to manage the procurement process, especially when the union government fully funds paddy procurement and provides a minimum support price (MSP) of Rs. 2,320 per quintal.

Civil Supplies Commissioner DS Chauhan on Tuesday urged farmers to bring their paddy to government procurement centres without any hesitation

The Chief Minister instructed Special Officers to visit purchase centers in the field, address any grievances on-site, and closely monitor paddy procurement regularly.