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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

Farmers across Telangana are facing a severe fund crunch ahead of the vanakalam season due to delayed Rythu Bharosa payments, incomplete loan waivers, stalled procurement payments and limited access to fresh crop loans.

Maize farmers in Karimnagar are facing multiple problems during the procurement season, including delayed payments, shortage of gunny bags and transport facilities. Farmers allege they are being forced to sell excess produce to middlemen at prices far below the minimum support price

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government over delays in crop procurement, alleging farmers were suffering in extreme heat at procurement centres. He demanded immediate government intervention and urged the Cabinet to address procurement-related issues without delay

Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University will hold 'Seed Week' from May 23 to 30 as part of the State’s 99 Days programme. The initiative will benefit 1.5 lakh farmers with quality foundation seed that can be reused for three years.

A farmer in Mancherial district fell at the feet of an Additional Collector, urging authorities to procure paddy lying at procurement centres for weeks. Farmers alleged severe hardship due to delays, unseasonal rains and lack of timely payments for their produce

Senior BRS leaders launched a scathing attack on the Congress government in Telangana, accusing it of reducing the three-day "Rythu Mela" to a political spectacle while failing to address farmers’ distress.