Kharif Sowing Faces Setbacks Amidst Inconsistent Monsoon and Urea Shortage in Telangana
Telangana’s agricultural sector is grappling with a challenging Kharif season, despite achieving an overall increase in sowing acreage. Farmers across the state are facing a dual threat: inconsistent monsoon rainfall leading to uneven distribution, and a critical shortage of urea. These factors, compounded by irrigation delays, are severely impacting crop yields and raising alarms about the state’s ambitious agricultural targets. The plight of the farming community underscores the urgent need for comprehensive intervention. [7, 10]