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Urea shortage continues to trouble farmers in erstwhile Medak district, with online booking facing technical glitches and fertiliser shops reporting stock issues. Farmers struggled to secure urea bags amid ongoing paddy transplantation, leading to arguments at some centres.

An elderly farmer in Medak touched the feet of a PACS staff member while seeking two bags of urea after failing to book it online. The incident highlighted farmers’ difficulties, with others protesting against online booking and demanding manual sales

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 in the erstwhile Adilabad district have expressed concern over the app-based urea distribution system, alleging flash sales and limited access. Poor digital literacy, dependence on landowners and weak internet connectivity are making fertilizer purchases difficult, they claimed

The escalating Iran conflict could disrupt LNG supplies to India, raising concerns over urea production at the Ramagundam fertiliser plant. Experts warn this may worsen the existing fertiliser shortage in Telangana ahead of the kharif crop season

As Yasangi season begins, farmers across Telangana protest urea shortage and the Congress government’s app-based distribution system. Technical glitches, delays and complex procedures have triggered demonstrations from Adilabad to Nalgonda, with farmers demanding restoration of direct fertiliser supply

Urea scarcity continued to trouble farmers in Medak district, with cultivators waiting for hours at a cooperative society to procure fertiliser. Limited supply and acre-wise distribution have affected agricultural operations at a crucial stage, farmers alleged

Farmers in Bijnapally, Nagarkurnool, are yet again struggling to secure adequate urea supplies, with many forced to spend nights at government offices. Despite long queues, cultivators reportedly received only two to three bags each.

BRS MLAs staged a protest in the Telangana Legislative Assembly premises over an acute urea shortage affecting farmers during the Yasangi season. The party demanded an immediate discussion on the issue and blamed both the State and Central governments.

Former Zilla Parishad chairman Lingala Kamal Raju accused the Congress government of failing to supply adequate urea to farmers in Telangana, forcing them to stand in long queues during crop seasons. He recalled that under K Chandrashekhar Rao’s rule, farmers never faced shortages and even had fertiliser delivered to their homes.

Telangana farmers, especially maize growers, are once again struggling to obtain urea, forming long queues at the Palakurthy Rythu Seva Centre from early morning. Officials previously restricted distribution to one bag per farmer during the August-September shortage.

Farmers in Kuchulapur village, Adilabad, faced long queues to buy urea on Monday due to a severe shortage. Cotton, paddy and other crop growers placed Aadhar cards and land titles to mark their turn at the distribution centre

Telangana is poised for a record paddy harvest thanks to a favourable monsoon, but farmers face mounting challenges. Escalating input costs, urea shortages, and a nationwide rice glut have driven prices below MSP, threatening profits.

Three fertiliser outlets in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district have had their trade licences suspended for selling urea to farmers at night without official oversight. Agriculture officials from Kagaznagar division cited violations of distribution norms and warned of strict action against future offenders.

BRS MLA G Jagadish Reddy has demanded immediate justice for tribal farmer Sai Siddu, who was allegedly subjected to third-degree torture by police. Visiting the victim’s village, Reddy called for suspension of the officers involved and comprehensive support for the family.

A 22-year-old tribal farmer from Nalgonda has alleged brutal custodial violence and casteist abuse by police officials after a scuffle over urea supply. The incident, captured in a viral video, has sparked widespread outrage, raising questions about police conduct and caste discrimination in rural Telangana.

Farmers across Telangana are facing steep hikes in cultivation costs due to high prices of fertilizers, seeds and labour. Paddy, cotton and chilli growers report rising debts as crop prices remain low, leaving small and tenant farmers with mounting financial stress

A 22-year-old tribal farmer, Dhanavath Sai Siddu, alleges he was tortured and humiliated by Vadapalli police following a protest over urea delays. His wife filed a complaint with the SC/ST Commission, while the police have not responded

Three farmers were assaulted by a police constable while waiting in line for urea at a distribution centre in Peddavoora, Nalgonda. Eyewitnesses said the confrontation arose over delays in distribution. A police inquiry has been initiated.

Facing a severe urea shortage, farmers in Karimnagar are queuing overnight at fertiliser shops and increasingly turning to nano urea as an alternative. With drones essential for its application, demand for drone services has surged, prompting support from PACSs and private operators.