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Sangareddy district recorded an 8 per cent rainfall deficit during the first three months of monsoon, while the cultivated area fell by 57,000 acres. Paddy and cotton acreage declined amid delayed rains, low Singur inflows and inadequate water in minor irrigation tanks

Farmers in Adilabad are awaiting jowar procurement payments for over two months, with around Rs 10 crore still pending. They said the delay has affected their ability to buy inputs for cotton, paddy and maize and forced them to borrow at high interest rates

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has strongly criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s claim of providing 24-hour power to farmers, alleging that only 10–12 hours of supply is being given. Former Minister Sunitha Laxma Reddy accused the Congress government of failing to deliver on promises including farm loan waivers, job creation, and unemployment allowance.

Farmers across Telangana are staging protests at substations and squatting on roads, alleging inadequate power supply during the Vanakalam season. With deficient rainfall already affecting crops, the shortage of electricity is preventing farmers from operating borewells and pump sets, raising fears of crop failure.

The Congress government has failed to pay the premium for the Rythu Bima scheme, effectively halting the popular farmer insurance programme that has been in place for eight years in Telangana. The move comes at a time when farmers are already grappling with deficient rainfall and uncertainty over crop production, leaving them anxious about financial security.

The Sangareddy district administration has withdrawn the land acquisition notification for 566.12 acres in Rejinthal village following High Court directions. The decision brings relief to 292 farmers, who argued that the fertile land was their only source of livelihood.

Telangana has received widespread rainfall after weeks of deficit, reducing the state’s overall shortfall from 33 per cent to 10 per cent. However, 13 districts continue to face significant deficiency, with Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri recording the highest at 65 per cent.

Paddy farmers in Telangana are finding it difficult to shift to alternative crops despite the government's advisory due to the El Nino threat. Experts say paddy fields are unsuitable for semi-arid crops, leaving many farmers uncertain about cultivation and yields during Vanakalam

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