Agriculture News

The Agriculture Department is encouraging farmers across Guntur District to adopt micro-irrigation techniques such as drip and sprinkler irrigation. These methods help conserve water, improve crop yields, and reduce cultivation costs. Farmers are also being provided with subsidies and technical guidance to implement modern irrigation systems, ensuring sustainable agricultural practices in the district.

The Department of Agriculture and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) have organized awareness programs across Guntur District to promote natural and organic farming. Farmers are being trained in eco-friendly cultivation techniques, organic fertilizers, bio-pesticides, and soil health management. These initiatives aim to reduce chemical usage, improve soil fertility, and increase the market value of agricultural produce.

Financial assistance under the Annadata Sukhibhava and PM-Kisan schemes is helping farmers in Guntur District meet seasonal cultivation expenses and improve agricultural productivity.

The newly inaugurated Samriddhi Kendra provides affordable drone-based crop spraying, soil testing, and modern agricultural services to farmers in Guntur District.

Authorities have strengthened pesticide residue testing to maintain the global reputation of Guntur’s chilli exports and ensure compliance with international quality standards.

The release of additional funds for the Guntur Channel Project is expected to improve irrigation infrastructure and increase water availability for farmers across the district.

The Agriculture Department has completed preparations for the Kharif season by stocking paddy seeds, Bt cotton seeds, and fertilizers. Officials also announced plans to release irrigation water from the Krishna River in early July to support cultivation and improve agricultural productivity across the district.

The Andhra Pradesh Government has successfully resolved a land registration issue that had remained pending for more than 120 years in Vatticherukuru village of Guntur District. The dispute had prevented property registrations due to the inclusion of the entire village under the prohibited properties list. The resolution is expected to benefit hundreds of families by allowing legal registration and smoother property transactions.