Telangana Agriculture Minister S Niranjan Reddy was on a visit to the US along with his fellow ministers. During this Thursday, he discussed cotton farming and farmers in the city of Memphis with Richard Kelly and Broad Williams. He said that India now needs cotton varieties that give good yield. He also highlighted the need for suitable machinery for small land parcel farming.
The minister said that scientists should research the needs of Indian agricultural conditions. Cultivable land in America is much larger than in India. He said that suitable mechanization for small holdings would benefit Indian farmers.
He said that there is a need to reduce investment and increase crop production to meet international competition
Reddy said that mechanized agriculture in the US allows for 30,000 plants per acre (higher density. Cultivation reduces pest problems. Cotton is grown on 1,000-5,000 acre fields in the US. With a capacity of 70,000 tons of cotton Machines are available. 52-70 hectares of cultivated cotton can be harvested in a single day. It uses about 500 gallons of diesel and costs farmers 1US$.
"Tennessee has been known for cultivation of cotton as a staple crop for the last 200 years. Cotton cultivation has been revolutionized in the state. Cotton cultivation in the state is about 5.5-6.5 lakh acres, which is worth billions annually. Creates lumps.
Reply to Union Minister Piyush Goyal's suggestions to states on fixing
Electricity meter for agricultural connection and increase of paddy cultivation,
The Minister said that the Center should take a strict stand on installation of electricity meters
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