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Hans India
9 hours ago
- General
- Hans India
PJTSAU's seed distribution prog begins
Hyderabad: On the occasion of the 12th State Formation Day, Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU) has launched the 'Quality Seeds to Every Village' programme across the state. The programme was launched on Monday in the presence of Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao, who distributed quality seed kits to 10 selected farmers in the Bhadradri Kothagudem district during the State Formation Day celebrations. Similarly, in Ranga Reddy district, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Aldas Janaiah, along with Chief Minister's Advisor Vem Narender Reddy, MLA Malreddy Rangareddy, and District Collector Narayana Reddy distributed quality seed kits to 10 progressive farmers during the State Formation Day celebrations. In various districts across the state, ministers, public representatives, Government whips, corporation chairmen and district collectors participated as chief guests in the State Formation Day celebrations and distributed seed kits to around 300 progressive farmers. The university planned to distribute quality seeds to about 40,000 progressive farmers in approximately 11,000 villages, through the 'Quality Seeds to Every Village' programme. On the occasion of State Formation Day, around 300 farmers received seeds in various districts. The remaining selected farmers will receive seed kits on June 3 through local Rythu Vedika platforms in the presence of public representatives, agricultural extension officers, agricultural officers, and university officials.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Cut in import duty to discourage ryots from taking up oil palm plantation: Tummala
HYDERABAD The Centre's move to reduce import duty on palm oil (all edible oils) from 27.5% to 16.5% would discourage farmers from taking up oil palm cultivation, Minister for Agriculture Tummala Nageswara Rao said on Saturday. He requested the Centre to review its decision in the interests of farmers and for promotion of edible oil plantation crop to protect local farmers' interests. On Friday, the Centre reduced customs duty on the crude palm, sunflower and soya oils to bring down the import duty. Mr. Rao stated that the oil palm farmers had been demanding for a long time to increase the import duty from 27.5% to 40% to make their cultivation of the edible oil crop remunerative. However, the Centre had reduced the duty in the name of bringing down the food prices. The move would bring down the prices of oil palm bunches, presently at ₹21,000 per tonne affecting the returns drastically. The cut in import duty would make farmers who were planning to take to oilpalm cultivation have second thoughts, would affect the extent of the plantation crop and would become a hurdle in the plans to achieve self reliance in the matter of edible oils. He addressed a letter to the Union Minister of Commerce Piyush Goyal and Minister of Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan to review the Centre's decision. On the green manure seed supply, the minister said over 56,262 quintals of seed was purchased by nearly 1.18 lakh farmers so far against the 89,302 quintals positioned in Agros Rythu Seva Kendras and PACSs. Against the indent placed for 'jeeluga' seed (sesbania), the National Seed Corporation had supplied 750 kits (5 kg each) of 5 varieties of green manure used in other States. It was ready to supply another 5,000 kits containing one-kg each of jeeluga, jute, cluster beans and maize and half-kg each of jowar and cowpea seed used in other States as green manure to improve the soil fertility. The cost of each kit is ₹635.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Nalgonda District Set to Become a Model for Telangana, Says Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao
Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao has announced that the united Nalgonda district will be transformed into a role model for the state of Telangana. During a review meeting at the Suryapet Collectorate, he highlighted the remarkable progress of Nalgonda, which has emerged from a history of drought to a position where it can now contribute significantly to the nation's food supply. Accompanied by Ministers Uttam Kumar Reddy and Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, Minister Tummala discussed key issues including the Indiramma housing scheme, land acquisition, paddy procurement, and preparations for this year's monsoon crop. The review focused on ensuring sustainable agricultural practices and enhancing the district's capacity to support local farmers.
The Hindu
26-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
National Seed Corporation delaying green manure seed supply: Minister
HYDERABAD Minister for Agriculture Tummala Nageswara Rao has stated that the government has commenced the sale of green manure seed in 20 districts. In the remaining 12 districts it is yet to be taken up as the National Seed Corporation has supplied only 1,000 quintals seed out of the 40,000 quintals indented. In a statement, the minister said on Monday that the government had planned in advance to supply the green manure seed for the Kharif season and accordingly indented 90,000 quintals from Telangana Seeds Corporation and another 40,000 quintals from National Seed Corporation by allotting 20 districts and 12 districts, respectively. While the Telangana Seeds had supplied 71,535 quintals so far and positioned in the districts allotted to it, the National Seed Corporation had supplied only 1,000 quintals so far, delaying the commencement of sale in the 12 districts allotted to it. With early rains getting recorded across the State the government had decided to take up green manure seed sale in the 12 districts too. The TG Seed had commenced supply in 10 out of the 12 districts too so that the farmers could go for timely sowing of the green manure seed before taking up the sowing operations of regular crops. At the same time, the Telangana authorities had spoken to the National Seed Corporation officials and requested them to supply the indented quantity of the green manure seed in time. Besides, the authorities had also taken efforts to arrange additional seed of green manure by the TG Seeds, the minister added.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Tummala orders action against audit officials
Hyderabad: Expressing anger over the lack of audits of apex cooperative societies over the past ten years, Agriculture minister Tummala Nageswara Rao ordered action to be taken against the responsible audit officials . He held a review meeting with various wings of the agriculture department and instructed officials to take immediate steps against those accountable. He also directed that all apex cooperative societies be audited. The minister further instructed officials to proceed with the construction of warehouses and cold storage facilities under the marketing department, utilising NABARD funds. He emphasised the need for strict management of farmers' markets to ensure that only farmers are permitted to sell their produce. He also called for the installation of CCTV cameras in all markets and Rythu Bazars (farmers' market), and inquired about the progress in setting up digital boards within these markets. Additionally, he advised marketing officials to review proposals from public representatives concerning the reorganisation of market yards, and to implement those that comply with regulations. The minister enquired whether crops were being harvested from the 2,800 farmers who planted oil palm in 2021. If not, he suggested identifying the reasons and informing farmers of the necessary corrective measures. He emphasised that off-type plants must not be allowed into farmers' fields under any circumstances and instructed that the Oilfed organisation should serve as a model for all other companies .
