Alternative crops vital to tackle El Nino impact, declining rainfall: Jangaon Collector
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Farmers urged to diversify from paddy as Jangaon records 40% rainfall deficit; water-efficient crops and allied activities recommended
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Alternative crops vital to tackle El Nino impact, declining rainfall: Jangaon Collector
Hanumakonda: Jangaon District Collector Sandeep Kumar Jha has urged farmers to diversify cultivation and adopt water-efficient crops to mitigate the impact of El Niño and declining rainfall. The district received 525 mm of rainfall against the normal 800 mm, recording a deficit of nearly 40%.
Inaugurating a district-level Kisan Mela organised by the Agriculture Department and ATMA at Dharmakancha Stadium on Tuesday, he stressed crop diversification, water conservation and allied activities to ensure sustainable incomes.
Farmers were advised to cultivate red gram, green gram, black gram, groundnut, vegetables and horticultural crops, besides exploring dairy farming, poultry, fisheries and mushroom cultivation.
Officials highlighted drip irrigation, soil testing, farm ponds and rainwater harvesting. Oil palm cultivation has expanded to around 20,000 acres in four years, with government subsidies available.
Agricultural experts also addressed farmers’ queries on crop management, irrigation and pest control.
