Changing Crop Trends: Farmers in Khammam district have been altering their crop choices due to irregular rainfall and the increased demand for chili.
Cotton Area Decrease: The cotton cultivation area has decreased as the prices offered for cotton in the previous year did not meet the farmers' expectations. Additionally, cotton is highly dependent on rainfall, which was not as expected during the sowing season.
Cotton vs. Chili: The normal area for cotton cultivation in the district was around 2,28,011 acres. However, in the current year, it has reduced to 1,83,266 acres, while chili cultivation has increased to about 80,000 acres compared to the normal 57,000 acres.
Chili Prices: The Teja variety of chili, in particular, fetched high prices of over Rs 25,000 per quintal in the previous season, making it an attractive choice for farmers.
Paddy Cultivation Decrease: The area under paddy cultivation has also decreased this year, with 2,63,820 acres sown by September 20, compared to 2,82,387 acres the previous year.
Overall Agricultural Area: The total cultivated area in the district has reduced this year, with 4,66,323 acres under cultivation by September 20, accounting for 86.33 percent of the normal cultivated area, which is typically 5,65,824 acres.
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