Hyderabad, May 19 (RAHNUMA): Minister for Agriculture, Marketing, Cooperation, Handlooms, and Textiles Tummala Nageswara Rao participated in the “Raithu Nestam” initiative, where he commenced the distribution of green manure seeds to farmers.
During a special event held at the Secretariat in Hyderabad on Tuesday, the Minister connected with farmers across the state through a virtual platform, promoting the adoption of scientific practices in agriculture, methods to improve soil fertility, and crops that yield higher profits.
In his address, the Minister highlighted that the state government is offering a 50 percent subsidy on green manure seeds to farmers. He encouraged them to make extensive use of these seeds to enhance the organic matter in their soil. He further explained that incorporating these crops back into the land would improve soil fertility and significantly lessen the reliance on chemical fertilizers.
The Minister pointed out that Telangana has around 1.26 lakh acres of alkaline land, and emphasised that applying gypsum to these areas can enhance soil quality, making them viable for farming. Tummala Nageswara Rao urged farmers to embrace scientific approaches to tackle challenges related to their land.
He also advised farmers to expand beyond traditional crops, focusing on those that offer greater yields and financial returns. In particular, the Minister emphasised that oil palm cultivation presents a promising opportunity for stable long-term income for farmers.
Earlier that day, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between TG Agros and the TG Warehousing Corporation in the presence of Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao. This agreement entails the construction of modern warehouses on 23 acres of government land by the TG Warehousing Corporation, with a total storage capacity of 85,000 metric tonnes, funded entirely by the corporation. The completion of the construction is anticipated within 15 months
