Government readies seeds, fertilisers for Kharif 2026
The Agriculture Department is preparing for the Kharif-2026 season to mitigate the effects of El Nino on farmers. Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu announced that adequate stocks of seeds and fertilisers are available, along with monitoring mechanisms to prevent shortages. The government plans to introduce a special urea card system for transparency in fertiliser distribution and promote sustainable agricultural practices.
- ▪The government has developed an advance action plan for Kharif-2026 to protect farmers from El Nino effects.
- ▪Adequate stocks of seeds and fertilisers are confirmed to be available across the state.
- ▪A special urea card system will be introduced to ensure transparency in fertiliser distribution.
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The Agriculture Department is prepared for the Kharif-2026 season, with comprehensive plans in place to protect farmers from the possible impact of El Nino, said Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu on Monday.Reviewing Kharif preparedness through a virtual meeting with senior Agriculture Department officials, Joint Directors and District Agriculture Officers at the Secretariat in Amaravati, the Minister said that the government had evolved an advance action plan to ensure farmers do not face difficulties due to potential rainfall deficits linked to El Nino conditions.Mr. Atchannaidu said that adequate stocks of seeds and fertilisers were available across the State and assured that stringent monitoring mechanisms were in place to prevent any shortage of urea.
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