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The Telangana Rythu Sangham has urged the Central Government to fix the cotton price at Rs 12,000 per quintal, citing rising cultivation costs and poor yields. It also sought CCI procurement at market rates and action against alleged irregularities.

Farmers’ groups and political parties in erstwhile Khammam district have alleged inconsistencies in Telangana’s drought-hit mandals list and sought the inclusion of more mandals. They have also demanded crop-loss surveys and compensation for farmers affected by drought.

The Telangana government appears to have withdrawn instructions seeking self-declaration forms from farmers planning to cultivate paddy during Yasangi. However, farmers’ organisations say dealers in several districts continue demanding forms that reportedly absolve the government and dealers of responsibility for losses caused by water or power shortages.

The Telangana Rythu Sangham has alleged irregularities in electronic weighing machines at Warangal's Enumamula agricultural market and sought action against those responsible. Following a complaint, the District Marketing Officer contacted the Weights and Measures Department to inspect all scales.

CPI(M) and Telangana Rythu Sangham activists staged a dharna in Khammam district demanding uninterrupted power supply for irrigation. Former minister Puvvada Ajay Kumar accused the Revanth Reddy government of failing farmers, warning that standing crops are withering due to shortages of water and electricity.

Samyukta Kisan Morcha activists staged a protest in Khammam demanding cancellation of free trade agreements being signed by the Centre with the USA, EU, UK and New Zealand. Farmer leaders said the FTAs would flood Indian markets with subsidised imports, undermine domestic agriculture, and jeopardise food security.

Telangana Rythu Sangham has urged the State government to release Rs 9,000 crore to complete the Sitarama Project. The farmers' body also sought resolution of pattadar passbook issues, timely maize procurement payments and free urea booking at Mee Seva centres.

Farmers' associations in Khammam have threatened an agitation against the alleged closure of Vijaya Dairy's packing operations. They claim the decision will burden the dairy financially, hurt farmers and benefit private dairies while demanding immediate restoration of local operations

Telangana Rythu Sangham leaders urged the government to scrap the mandatory urea distribution app, claiming it was preventing many farmers from obtaining fertiliser. They also sought the release of pending Rythu Bharosa funds for both rabi and kharif seasons.

The Khammam Telangana Rythu Sangham has alleged that green manure seeds supplied under a government subsidy scheme are of poor quality and have failed to germinate. The farmers' body has demanded an inquiry and action against those responsible for the distribution

Telangana Rythu Sangham leaders opposed the proposed Rythu Discom and installation of smart prepaid meters for irrigation connections, alleging that the State government was implementing Central power sector reforms that could pave the way for privatisation of electricity distribution services.

Farmers in Khammam expressed disappointment after Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka reportedly did not review paddy and maize procurement issues during his district visit. Farmer groups raised concerns over delayed payments, pending stock lifting and fears of crop damage due to rains.

Maize farmers in Khammam and Kothagudem districts are facing severe challenges due to delays in procurement and lack of storage facilities. With over 22,000 metric tonnes already procured and thousands more awaiting collection, warehouses in Khammam, Nalgonda, Miryalaguda, and Jaggaiahpet have reached full capacity.

Farmers in Khammam district are facing severe hardships at maize procurement centres due to shortages of gunny bags and transport trucks. Telangana Rythu Sangham district secretary Bonthu Rambabu accused local Ministers of ignoring farmers’ problems, forcing them to bear extra financial burdens.

Maize farmers in Khammam district are struggling due to the State government’s failure to establish adequate procurement centres despite the Centre’s directive. Only a fraction of the promised centres have opened, and procurement has yet to begin, forcing farmers to sell maize at prices far below the support price.

Telangana Rythu Sangham workers staged a protest in Khammam against reduced funding for the Sitarama Lift Irrigation Project, demanding higher allocation, compensation for displaced families and immediate steps to ensure the project’s timely completion.

CPI(M)-affiliated Telangana Rythu Sangham staged protests in Khammam district demanding the withdrawal of the Congress government’s decision to nominate political leaders to PACS and DCCBs. District secretary Bonthu Rambabu insisted that elections should be held to elect farmer representatives, warning that political nominations would undermine the cooperative system.

The CPI(M)-affiliated Telangana Rythu Sangham has accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of attempting to dismantle the cooperative system by nominating Congress workers to cooperative societies. District secretary Bonthu Rambabu announced district-wide protests beginning December 27, warning that abandoning farmer-led elections would harm the cooperative structure.

Farmers in Khammam district are still awaiting the Rs 500 per quintal bonus promised for Yasangi paddy, even as officials prepare for Vanakalam procurement. Over Rs 65 crore remains unpaid to more than 18,000 farmers, prompting many to consider selling their produce to private buyers.

Cotton farmers in Khammam face poor yield due to heavy rains and urea shortage. While officials predict minor losses, farmers fear up to 60 per cent drop. Support price concerns and harvesting costs are adding to their financial stress