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*Telangana: Farmers, Rythu Sangham stage protest demanding cotton procurement.*Farmers and Telangana Rythu Sangham protested in Khammam, urging CCI to relax cotton purchase rules. They cited low yields due to heavy rains, pending paddy bonuses, and non-implementation of crop insurance.hammam: Farmers and Telangana Rythu Sangham leaders staged a protest at the District Collectorate here on Friday demanding Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) to relax the rules for purchasing cotton.Sangham district secretary Bonthu Rambabu said the rules of the CCI were causing serious problems for cotton farmers. The rules such as Kisan Kapas app registration, the requirement of 8 to 12 per cent moisture content and seven quintals per acre limit should be lifted immediately, he demanded.Even though cotton yields were very low due to heavy rains, the CCI had imposed restrictions on the purchase of cotton produce. Even as Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced that all types of crops were damaged due to incessant heavy rains in Telangana, agricultural officials in Khammam district were not carrying out a survey to assess crop loss, Rambabu said.He also demanded the State government to release pending bonus of Rs 63 crore for fine variety paddy purchased in the Rabi season and deposit it in the bank accounts of the farmers.Sangham district president Madineni Ramesh said the Central and State governments should provide compensation to the farmers as a collective responsibility. Tenant farmers had suffered serious losses in the season and non-implementation of the crop insurance scheme in Telangana was causing irreparable injustice to the farmers, he said.read more:-   CCI cuts cotton prices by ₹500, 90% sales through e-auction

The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) reduced its prices by a total of ₹500 per candy this week and sold 90.41% of its 2024-25 cotton procurement through e-auctions.During the entire week from 03 November to 07 November 2025, CCI conducted online auctions at its mill and trader sessions, achieving total sales of approximately 86,400 bales. Significantly, CCI reduced its prices by a total of ₹500 per candy this week.Weekly Sales Report03 November, 2025 : CCI sold 4,500 bales, with mills purchasing 3,000 bales and traders holding 1,500 bales.04 November, 2025 : The week’s highest sales volume was recorded at 66,700 bales, with Mills buying 13,700 bales and Traders securing 53,000 bales.06 November, 2025 : Total sales were recorded at 15,000 bales, with mills purchasing 12,100 bales and traders purchasing 2,900 bales.07 November, 2025: The week ended with a total of 200 bales including 100 bales sold in mills session, and 100 bales were recorded in the traders' session.CCI achieved total sales of around 86,400 bales for the week and CCI's cumulative sales for the season have reached 90,41,600 bales, which is 90.41% of its total procurement for 2024-25.

The Indian rupee closed stable at 88.66 per dollar on friday, while it had opened at 88.66 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was down 94.73 points or 0.11 percent at 83,216.28, and the Nifty was down 17.40 points or 0.07 percent at 25,492.30. About 1962 shares advanced, 2036 shares declined, and 126 shares unchanged.read more :- Andhra Pradesh seeks Centre's help for cyclone-hit cotton farmers

Andhra Pradesh seeks central assistance for cyclone-affected cotton farmersVijayawada: Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu has urged the central government to take immediate steps to assist cotton farmers affected by Cyclone Montha, which has caused massive crop damage across the state.In a letter to Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday, Atchannaidu stated that cotton was cultivated on over 4.56 lakh hectares during the 2025-26 Kharif season, with an estimated production of 8 lakh metric tons. However, due to severe weather damage, farmers have been forced to sell their produce below the minimum support price (MSP). The minister informed that cotton procurement in Andhra Pradesh is being done through a completely digital system, using the CM App and the Aadhaar-based e-Harvest mechanism. However, after integrating the centrally launched Cotton Farmer App with the state platform, several technical glitches have emerged, delaying operations and causing inconvenience to farmers.Achannaidu requested the Union Minister to ensure real-time coordination of farmer data between the two applications, ensure district-level mapping so that farmers can sell cotton to nearby ginning mills, and ensure simultaneous operation of L1, L2, and L3 ginning units to expedite procurement. He also demanded the appointment of specialized technical staff in Guntur to monitor the functioning of the Cotton Farmer App.He urged the central government to allow the purchase of cotton with 12 to 18 percent moisture at a proportionate discount and to purchase rain-soaked or discolored cotton at appropriately adjusted rates.Achannaidu said these measures would ensure transparency, prevent market exploitation, and provide immediate relief to farmers suffering from crop losses.He appealed to the Union Minister to provide immediate central assistance to protect the livelihood of cotton growers in the cyclone-affected districts.read more :- Better Cotton Initiative's new milestone in traceable BCI cotton

Better Cotton Initiative heralds new milestone for traceable BCI CottonTraceable BCI Cotton, officially known as Physical BCI Cotton, now accounts for more than 50% of BCI Cotton volumes in the global supply chain, the NGO announced this morning. More than 60 companies have signed up to source via BCI Traceability, while 17 have received products containing Physical BCI Cotton.More than 23,000 metric tons (MT) of Physical BCI Cotton have been traced from cotton gins to BCI retailers and brands – a huge step up from the 90 MT achieved by November 2024.In the past 12 months, BCI Traceability has been launched in Australia and Brazil, while the number of BCI suppliers and manufacturers aligned with the CoC Standard has risen from 700 in 2024 to over 2,000.BCI Traceability will also be an essential part in the rollout of the organization’s new product label. Launched last month,  the new BCI label allows retailers and brands to claim that their products contain Physical BCI Cotton, certified by a third-party body and traced from its country of origin.“The complexity of textile supply chains, combined with increased legislation, makes the offer of traceability non-negotiable,” said Jacky Broomhead, director of traceablity at the Better Cotton Initiative. “To continue delivering on our mission to support cotton farmers around the world and ensure BCI farmers can access key markets, we needed to make BCI Cotton traceable.”read more :- CCI app fails, cotton farmers turn to private market

CCI’s app failures push cotton farmers to private traders in APGuntur: Technical glitches in the Cotton Corporation of India's (CCI) digital procurement system have turned into a nightmare for cotton farmers across Andhra Pradesh. Despite the CCI announcing a minimum support price (MSP) of Rs 8,110 per quintal, many farmers are unable to sell their produce at procurement centers due to their names missing from online lists. Shockingly, the CCI appears reluctant to resolve the issues plaguing its Kapas Kisan app, even as complaints pour in. Frustrated by the inaction, cotton growers are being forced to sell their produce to private traders at around Rs 5,000 per quintal—nearly 40% below the MSP.After nearly two months of delay, the CCI finally opened procurement centers last week at 31 locations across the state. But farmers were met with apathy and confusion. Officials at the centers continue to introduce new rules and guidelines, which many allege are designed to discourage them from participating in the procurement process and push them toward private millers.The core of the crisis lies in a fragmented digital ecosystem. Under the new guidelines, farmers must register on three platforms: e-crop, the state's CM app, and the CCI's Kapas Kisan app. Even after completing all formalities and booking slots, many farmers arrive at centers only to find their names missing from the CCI portal."At least four out of every 10 farmers are turned away at procurement points," said P Narsireddy of Medikonduru village. "They're forced to make repeated trips to village secretariats, citing technical glitches." With the harvest in full swing and market prices unfavorable, the CCI's tech-driven procurement—intended to ensure fair pricing—has instead become a barrier. As farmers return home empty-handed, the promise of MSP remains elusive, deepening distress in the state's cotton belt.read more :- Rupee open Falls 04 Paise to 88.66/USD

 Rupee opens 04 paise down at 88.66 against dollarIndian rupee opened marginally lower at 88.66 per dollar on Friday versus previous close of 88.62.read more :- Rupee fell 10 paise to close at 88.62 per dollar

The Indian rupee on thursday lower 10  paise to close at 88.62 per dollar, while it opened at 88.52 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was down 148.14 points or 0.18 percent at 83,311.01, and the Nifty was down 87.95 points or 0.34 percent at 25,509.70. About 1174 shares advanced, 2855 shares declined, and 130 shares unchanged.read more:- Haryana shifts from cotton to paddy 

Haryana: A changing landscape... Farmers in the cotton heartland are increasingly turning to paddy cultivation.Fatehabad: Once a cotton hub, the area under paddy has now surpassed that of cotton. Decreasing cotton production over the past five years has disillusioned farmers with this cash crop, leading them to shift to paddy cultivation.This year, the area under cotton in the district has decreased by 65,000 acres, while the area under paddy has increased by 50,000 acres. Five years ago, the area under cotton in the district was 150,000 acres. This has completely transformed the grain markets. Due to the large-scale cotton cultivation in the district, a cotton mill was established in Fatehabad, but due to declining cotton production and acreage, this mill has closed. Farmers have begun cultivating paddy instead.There are several major reasons for the decline in cotton production. According to farmers, pests like pink bollworm and whitefly have caused significant damage to the cotton crop over the past several years. Furthermore, weather conditions, including excessive rainfall and floods, and drought, have also made cotton farming a loss-making venture.Farmers say that even after spraying pesticides on diseased crops, production remains so low that they are unable to even cover their costs. Delays in receiving compensation from the government and refusals from insurance companies have shattered farmers' confidence in the cotton crop. This year, a total of 279,470 quintals of cotton was procured in the district's grain markets, while 10,525,850 quintals of paddy were procured.Cotton acreage in the district over the past four years (in acres)Years 2021 and 22 - 1.50 lakhYears 2022 and 23 - 1.09 lakhYears 2023 and 24 - 79,590Years 2024 and 25 - 90,630Years 2025 and 26 - 85,000The American cotton crop has been infested with pink bollworm for the past two years. This has eroded farmers' confidence in cotton. Cotton cultivation is particularly vulnerable to weather. Meanwhile, the area under paddy cultivation has increased due to increased rainfall and the installation of solar pumps.read more :- Gujarat: An easy way to save cotton

Gujarat: Want to prevent cotton wilting? Dig pits 4 inches away from the plant; you won't even need fertilizer.Amreli: Waterlogging in the soil after unseasonal rains depletes cotton plants of oxygen, which can lead to problems like parawilt. Agriculture officer Bhaveshbhai Pipaliya explained that farmers should immediately drain out accumulated water from the fields and dig pits along the stem to maintain air flow and prevent the plant from suddenly drying out.Unseasonal rains in many areas, including Saurashtra, have caused significant damage to Kharif crops, including cotton. Waterlogging in many areas has increased the risk of the first bunch of cotton crop getting soaked, the second bunch getting damaged, and fungal diseases spreading. Keeping this situation in mind, the Agriculture Department has announced immediate measures for farmers.Agriculture officer Bhaveshbhai Pipaliya explained that unseasonal rains cause waterlogging in the soil, leading to a lack of oxygen. This condition can lead to problems like parawilt, where the plant suddenly dries up and the seedlings burst due to immaturity. To avoid this, first drain any standing water from the field immediately.After draining, poke holes with a rod about 4 inches from the edge of the cotton stem to ensure aeration in the soil, increasing oxygen penetration and preventing sudden wilting of the cotton.Due to moisture after rain, cotton is susceptible to fungal growth. To prevent this, the Department of Agriculture recommends spraying or drenching with fungicides. The following are useful for this: mancozeb + carbendazim powder, copper oxychloride, tebuconazole, or azoxystrobin. These drugs protect the plant from fungus and reduce the likelihood of wilting.Additionally, spraying with micronutrients containing boron is essential to prevent fruit drop. Boron plays a vital role in plant growth, and its deficiency causes problems such as fruit drop and no flowering. Therefore, spraying boron solution improves both yield and quality. During harvesting, farmers are advised to keep wet cotton separate to ensure good quality cotton is not spoiled and to fetch a fair price in the market.For farmers practicing natural or organic farming, the use of Trichoderma viridi and Pseudomonas is recommended instead of spraying fungicides. This solution can be sprayed near the plant stem or mixed with cow dung and organic manure. Spraying Trichoderma is also useful in providing relief to crops during stressful conditions.read more :- Private traders buy wet cotton in Telangana

Telangana private traders step in to buy soaked cotton after Cotton Corporation of India declines itWARANGAL: Private traders purchased soaked cotton stocks at the Enumamula Agricultural Market on Tuesday after farmers made frantic appeals.According to Agricultural Marketing Regional Joint Director U Srinivas, farmers had waited several days to sell their produce, but a heavy downpour that morning raised moisture levels from 18% to 23%.The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) declined to buy high-moisture cotton, prompting farmers to approach private buyers.They agreed to bear a 1.5 kg loss for soaked cotton and a further 1 kg reduction per bag, urging traders to offer the best possible rate. After discussions, traders agreed to pay Rs 6,950 per quintal. By the day’s end, 7,400 bags, about 3,600 quintals, had been sold, bringing relief to farmers.Telangana Cotton Millers and Traders Welfare Association president B Ravinder Reddy said the association remained firm on its protest against the CCI’s allotment system, which had led to closures of several ginning mills.“We submitted memoranda on October 30 and November 2, but there has been no response,” he said, announcing a bandh from Thursday. Ravinder Reddy said 323 ginning mills in Telangana faced procurement issues through the Kapas Kisan app.Meanwhile, Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao ordered an inquiry into lapses at the market. The probe found that of 7,329 bags, only 59 got wet, were dried immediately, and sold the same day. The report said farmers suffered no financial loss.read more :- INR Opens Stronger by 13 Paise at 88.52