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Nearly two months into the Kharif season, Telangana farmers continue to await an immediate relief package despite the looming El Nino threat. The State expert committee's recommendations focus on long-term mitigation, while farmers face uncertainty over rainfall, irrigation, power supply and crop planning

SKLTSHU Vice Chancellor Dr Danda Raji Reddy urged Telangana farmers to prioritise vegetable cultivation and avoid paddy under borewells due to El Niño. He also advised reducing chemical fertiliser use and following the university's alternative crop plan for the season

Despite the Telangana government's push for crop diversification amid deficient rainfall, farmers remain reluctant to abandon paddy, citing increasing damage from monkeys, wild boars, birds and peacocks. They have urged the government to address the wildlife menace before promoting alternative crops.

Farmers in Telangana are grappling with severe water scarcity as groundwater levels continue to decline amid deficient rainfall this Kharif season. With borewells drying up and erratic power supply disrupting irrigation, agricultural prospects remain bleak.

Paddy cultivation in Telangana has increased to 6.37 lakh acres despite the State government's push for crop diversification amid rainfall and water concerns. While farmers continue to prefer paddy, pulse cultivation has also expanded, whereas maize and jowar acreage has declined.

BRS MLC Sravan Dasoju criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his remarks on the irrigation water row, accusing the government of neglecting farmers, failing to utilise water from the Kaleshwaram project, and giving priority to politics over irrigation

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and his Cabinet colleagues presented differing figures on welfare spending for farmers and women during a public meeting in Khammam. While the CM claimed Rs 1.70 lakh crore was spent on farm schemes, Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao pegged it at Rs 1.60 lakh crore.

The Telangana government has begun contingency planning to tackle the possibility of deficient rainfall and prolonged dry spells. Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy directed departments and district administrations to prepare response strategies, promote climate-resilient crops and ensure timely support for farmers.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao criticised the Telangana government for allowing Godavari floodwaters to flow downstream despite water scarcity and deficient rainfall. He urged the government to operate the Kannepalli pump house and utilise the Kaleshwaram project to support farmers.

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy cautioned farmers in Telangana about possible challenges to agriculture this Kharif season due to the El Nino effect. He noted that the southwest monsoon has weakened, with the state recording 22 per cent less rainfall in June, delaying sowing in several areas.

Farmers in Telangana are struggling to purchase urea through a government-introduced mobile application, leading to widespread frustration and viral social media content mocking the state administration. A reel by Banoth Vijay Kumar has struck a chord with farmers, highlighting supply shortages, poor connectivity and exploitation by traders.

Farmers and agricultural experts have urged the Telangana government to strengthen support for vegetable cultivation as El Nino concerns grow. They warn that heavy dependence on imported vegetables, rising cultivation costs and inadequate infrastructure could lead to shortages and higher consumer prices

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on Saturday accused the Congress government in Telangana of betraying farmers by restricting crop procurement to quotas fixed by the Centre.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of betraying Telangana farmers by limiting crop procurement to Central quotas. He warned of intensified protests, demanded support for affected farmers and sought compensation for a farmer’s bereaved family

With the Kharif season approaching, Telangana farmers are unlikely to receive Rythu Bharosa assistance this month due to fiscal constraints. The scheme was absent from a key government review meeting, raising concerns over delayed payments and funding availability

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy demanded that the Centre procure Telangana's paddy, maize and jowar by June 15. He warned of an agitation if there was no response and urged union Minister Kishan Reddy to intervene

Heavy rain and strong winds caused extensive damage to paddy stored at procurement centres across the erstwhile Medak district. Farmers staged protests blaming delayed procurement by the government, while uprooted trees and electric poles disrupted traffic and power supply in several areas

BRS leaders in Kothagudem condemned TGSRTC officials for removing driver Ashok from service after he highlighted farmers’ issues during a protest. They argued his remarks were civic responsibility, not political, and demanded his immediate reinstatement.

Farmers in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district staged protests against delays in paddy procurement, alleging negligence by officials and millers. Unseasonal rains damaged paddy stocks in several mandals, while farmers complained about slow transportation and procurement operations at various centres

Tension prevailed at Koheda village in Rangareddy district after farmers opposed the government’s attempt to acquire land for a fruit market and government offices. Farmers prevented officials from entering the fields and demanded fair compensation while questioning cancellation of earlier land allotments