"urea-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.

Kumram Bheem Asifabad DAO R Srinivas Rao was suspended for negligence in urea distribution. He allegedly allotted 400 tonnes to private traders, worsening the fertiliser shortage. Farmers faced long queues and accused traders of diverting stocks to Maharashtra.

A fertiliser distribution drive turned chaotic in Khammam district as farmers thronged PACS centres in search of urea. At Karepalli, an agriculture officer fainted after being mobbed by the crowd. Despite early arrival and long queues, many farmers were denied urea due to a token-based system favouring prior recipients.

Farmers across Nalgonda district staged protests and road blockades on Friday over a severe urea shortage affecting kharif crops. Demonstrations began early morning in several mandals, with farmers demanding immediate fertiliser supply to prevent crop losses and mounting financial distress

Leaders and journalist unions in Khammam condemned the filing of police cases against journalists V Sambasiva Rao and Dhanunjay Reddy for covering farmers’ issues amid the urea shortage. They demanded immediate withdrawal of FIRs and threatened protests if ignored

Miryalguda MLA B. Laxma Reddy diverted ₹2 crore, originally set aside for his son’s wedding reception, to support farmers facing a urea shortage. He handed over the cheque to CM A. Revanth Reddy, seeking fertiliser distribution to one lakh farmers.

Farmers in Mahabubnagar are protesting against urea shortages despite government claims of adequate supply. Many slept overnight at distribution centres to secure fertiliser, while others staged demonstrations demanding unrestricted supply amid growing frustration with the Congress government.

A woman farmer in Warangal district sustained a fracture while trying to climb a gate to secure a urea token amid chaotic distribution at Peddathanda. Officials had restricted token issuance to those already inside the godown premises, prompting panic.

Despite the Centre’s assurance of an additional 40,000 MT of urea, Telangana’s Kharif farmers continue to face acute shortages, with long queues and black market diversions worsening the crisis. Crops are yellowing under relentless rains, and disruptions at RFCL have compounded the supply gap.

BRS leader Kampelli Kanakesh Patel arranged free meals for farmers waiting in long queues for urea at PACS in Paloncha, Kothagudem. He criticised the Congress government for shortages and demanded adequate supply, warning that it should step down if it fails

BRS leaders staged a protest in Kuravi Mandal, Mahabubabad, on Sunday, expressing solidarity with farmers facing a severe urea shortage. Former Minister Satyavati Rathod joined farmers in queues and criticised the Congress government for failing to ensure fertiliser availability.

Former Minister Satyavathi Rathod has demanded immediate support from the Congress-led government for the families of two farmers who died in a road accident while travelling to collect urea in Mahabubabad district. The incident sparked protests at the local hospital, with Rathod joining grieving families.