Agriculture News

Farmers in Eluru District achieved a record paddy harvest this season, and the District Administration felicitated progressive farmers for adopting modern agricultural practices and achieving high productivity. News Content The Eluru District Administration, in collaboration with the Agriculture Department, organized a special Farmers’ Felicitation Ceremony to recognize progressive farmers who achieved record paddy yields during the current cultivation season. The event celebrated farmers who successfully adopted modern farming technologies, scientific crop management, and sustainable agricultural practices. During the ceremony, outstanding farmers from different mandals received awards, appreciation certificates, cash incentives, and agricultural equipment for their remarkable contribution to increasing agricultural productivity. Agriculture scientists and officials highlighted the importance of certified seeds, balanced fertilizer application, efficient irrigation, mechanized farming, and integrated pest management in achieving higher crop yields. District officials praised the dedication and hard work of the farming community and encouraged other farmers to adopt innovative cultivation techniques. Agricultural experts also conducted awareness sessions on climate-resilient farming, precision agriculture, and post-harvest management to help farmers improve future crop production. Several successful farmers shared their experiences and explained how soil testing, drip irrigation, quality seeds, and modern machinery helped them reduce cultivation costs while increasing production and profits. The event also featured exhibitions of agricultural technologies and government welfare schemes for farmers. The District Administration assured continued support through subsidies, training programs, crop insurance, and modern agricultural initiatives to strengthen the farming sector. Officials stated that such recognition programs motivate farmers to adopt advanced farming practices and contribute to the agricultural development of Eluru District.

The Animal Husbandry Department has launched a dairy development initiative in Eluru District by distributing high-yield dairy cattle and providing training to farmers to increase milk production and rural income. News Content The Eluru District Animal Husbandry Department has launched a comprehensive Dairy Development Initiative aimed at strengthening livestock farming and increasing milk production across the district. The program focuses on improving the livelihoods of dairy farmers by providing high-yield dairy cattle, veterinary support, and financial assistance under various government welfare schemes. As part of the initiative, eligible farmers received subsidized dairy cows and buffaloes, along with cattle feed, mineral supplements, and livestock insurance benefits. Veterinary doctors conducted health check-ups, vaccination drives, and artificial insemination services to improve cattle productivity and ensure disease prevention. Training sessions were organized to educate dairy farmers on scientific livestock management, balanced nutrition, hygienic milk production, disease control, and modern dairy farming techniques. Officials also encouraged farmers to form dairy cooperative societies to improve milk collection, marketing, and access to government incentives. District officials stated that the initiative will help increase milk production, generate additional income for rural households, and strengthen the dairy sector in Eluru District. Farmers appreciated the government’s continued support and expressed confidence that the program would improve their economic stability. The Animal Husbandry Department announced that similar dairy development programs, veterinary health camps, and livestock awareness campaigns will continue throughout the year to support sustainable rural development.

The Eluru District Agriculture Department has intensified the Soil Health Card campaign by collecting soil samples and providing farmers with scientific recommendations to improve crop productivity. News Content The Eluru District Agriculture Department has launched a district-wide Soil Health Card campaign to help farmers understand the nutrient status of their agricultural lands and adopt scientific farming practices. Agriculture officers and field staff are collecting soil samples from villages across the district to assess soil fertility and recommend suitable crop management techniques. The collected samples are being analyzed in government soil testing laboratories to determine nutrient levels, soil pH, organic carbon content, and micronutrient deficiencies. Based on the test results, farmers will receive Soil Health Cards containing crop-wise fertilizer recommendations and guidance for improving soil quality. Agriculture experts explained that regular soil testing enables farmers to reduce unnecessary fertilizer usage, lower cultivation costs, improve soil fertility, and increase crop yields. Awareness programs were also conducted to educate farmers about balanced fertilizer application, organic farming, crop rotation, and sustainable agricultural practices. District officials urged farmers to make use of the free soil testing services provided by the Agriculture Department and emphasized that scientific nutrient management plays a key role in achieving long-term agricultural sustainability. Farmers welcomed the initiative, stating that the Soil Health Card program would help them make informed decisions regarding fertilizer application and improve the productivity of paddy, maize, pulses, and horticultural crops across Eluru District.

The Eluru District Agriculture Department has launched a free certified seed distribution program to help farmers improve crop productivity and promote sustainable farming practices. News Content The Eluru District Agriculture Department has initiated a large-scale certified seed distribution program to provide farmers with high-quality seeds ahead of the upcoming cultivation season. The initiative aims to improve crop productivity, enhance seed quality, and encourage farmers to adopt modern agricultural practices. Under the program, farmers received certified paddy, maize, pulses, groundnut, and vegetable seeds through government distribution centers established across various mandals in the district. Agriculture officials verified farmer registrations and ensured transparent distribution of seed packets under government subsidy schemes. Experts from the Agriculture Department conducted awareness sessions on seed selection, crop planning, sowing techniques, pest management, and efficient fertilizer usage. Farmers were also educated about climate-resilient crop varieties that offer higher yields and better resistance to pests and diseases. District officials stated that the program would help reduce cultivation costs while increasing agricultural productivity and farmer income. They encouraged farmers to use only certified seeds supplied through authorized government channels to achieve better crop performance. Farmers appreciated the timely distribution of quality seeds, noting that the initiative would support better crop growth and improve their livelihoods. Officials assured that additional seed distribution camps would be organized in the coming weeks to cover all eligible farmers across Eluru District.

The Eluru District Administration has accelerated irrigation canal modernization works to improve water supply for agricultural lands and ensure adequate irrigation during the upcoming cropping season. News Content The Eluru District Administration, in coordination with the Irrigation Department, has intensified the modernization of major irrigation canals across the district to strengthen water distribution for agriculture. The project includes canal desilting, strengthening embankments, repairing sluice gates, and improving water flow to thousands of acres of farmland. Heavy machinery, including excavators, bulldozers, and earthmovers, has been deployed to remove silt and widen canal sections where necessary. Engineers are also repairing damaged canal walls and installing modern water control structures to reduce water loss and improve irrigation efficiency. District officials conducted field inspections to review the progress of the project and directed contractors to complete the works before the commencement of the next cultivation season. The modernization initiative is expected to benefit farmers cultivating paddy, maize, sugarcane, and horticultural crops by ensuring timely and uninterrupted water supply. Farmers expressed satisfaction with the ongoing development works, stating that improved irrigation infrastructure would increase crop productivity, reduce water shortages, and support sustainable farming practices. Officials also encouraged Water User Associations to actively participate in maintaining the canal network after completion of the project. The Irrigation Department assured that modernization works will continue across additional canals in Eluru District, reinforcing the government’s commitment to improving agricultural infrastructure and supporting the farming community.

The Eluru District Agriculture Department distributed modern agricultural machinery to farmers under a government subsidy scheme to promote mechanized farming and increase crop productivity. News Content The Eluru District Agriculture Department organized a large-scale distribution program for modern farm machinery to encourage mechanized farming and improve agricultural productivity. Hundreds of farmers from different mandals participated in the event and received equipment under various government subsidy schemes. The machinery distributed included tractors, power tillers, seed drills, paddy transplanters, combine harvesters, sprayers, rotavators, and mini cultivators. Officials explained that the use of advanced farming equipment would reduce labor costs, increase efficiency, and help farmers complete agricultural operations within a shorter period. District agriculture officials demonstrated the operation of each machine and provided technical guidance on proper maintenance, fuel efficiency, and safe usage. Farmers also attended awareness sessions highlighting the benefits of mechanization, precision farming, and sustainable agricultural practices. Speaking at the event, senior officials encouraged farmers to adopt modern technologies to overcome labor shortages and improve crop yields. They assured that the government would continue extending financial assistance through subsidy programs and farmer welfare schemes. Farmers appreciated the initiative, stating that access to modern machinery would significantly improve farming operations and enhance profitability. The Agriculture Department announced that additional machinery distribution programs would be organized in the coming months to benefit more farming communities across Eluru District.

The Eluru District Administration has started paddy procurement at government procurement centers, ensuring farmers receive the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and timely payments. News Content The Eluru District Administration has officially commenced paddy procurement across multiple government procurement centers to support farmers during the harvesting season. The initiative aims to ensure that farmers receive the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for their produce while eliminating the role of middlemen. Officials from the Civil Supplies Department, Agriculture Department, and Marketing Department visited procurement centers to inspect weighing facilities, moisture testing equipment, storage arrangements, and payment systems. Farmers arriving with freshly harvested paddy were assisted by staff in completing the procurement process efficiently. The District Collector directed officials to ensure transparency in procurement, timely weighing of paddy, and prompt online payment directly into farmers’ bank accounts. Special help desks have also been established at procurement centers to address farmers’ grievances and provide information regarding procurement procedures. Farmers welcomed the initiative, stating that the government procurement system offers fair prices, quicker payments, and a hassle-free selling process. Authorities encouraged all eligible farmers to register their produce through the official procurement system to benefit from the scheme. District officials assured that procurement operations would continue throughout the harvesting season and that all necessary arrangements had been made to ensure smooth functioning across Eluru District.