As deficit rainfall continues to plague the monsoon season, farmers in five districts of the erstwhile Warangal district have been once again asked to go for short-duration paddy varieties. The situation has raised concerns among the farming community.
It may be noted here that the government made the decision to advance paddy cultivation in the Yasangi season to mitigate the risk of heavy crop damage caused by untimely rains. Consequently, officials are now advising farmers to cultivate nurseries of short-duration paddy varieties during the Vanakalam season. Notable varieties recommended include Kunaram Sannalu, Kunaram 1638, Bathukamma, Warangal 962, RNR 21278, RNR 29325, Jagtial 1798, Telangana Sona, MTU 1010, Jagtial 24423, IR 64, and HMT Sona.