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kharif sowing
Coverage of kharif sowing in the Nexus archive.
- El Niño threatens kharif sowing in Chittoor and Annamayya districts
El Niño conditions are expected to persist through 2026, increasing concerns about below-normal rainfall, prolonged dry spells, and rising temperatures in Chittoor and Annamayya districts, which could threaten kharif sowing.
- Extend crop insurance premium deadline till July 31, YSRCP urges government
YSRCP urges the government to extend the crop insurance premium deadline until July 31, citing a 45.1% rainfall deficit and delayed kharif sowing. Farmers are unable to enroll in the Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme due to drought conditions.
- Yadgir farmers still waiting for a good spell of rainfall
Yadgir farmers are awaiting adequate rainfall as the district has recorded only 20.87% kharif sowing against a target of 4.01 lakh hectares, with rainfall remaining below average as of May-end.