Agri. scientists suggest raising alternative crops in case of dry spells beyond July 15
The Andhra Pradesh government is implementing contingency plans to support farmers facing potential drought due to El Nino conditions. Agriculture officials and research institutions are coordinating to provide drought-resistant seeds and crop management strategies for dry spells extending through August.
Why it matters
Proactive agricultural planning is essential for food security and economic stability in regions vulnerable to climate-induced weather volatility.
The State government is taking all measures to help farmers face the drought-like conditions in the wake of onset of El Nino conditions resulting in scanty rainfall, Minister for Agriculture Tummala Nageswara Rao said.
Taking into account the long dry spells due to the impact of El Nino, the authorities of the Agriculture department have prepared district-specific contingency plans based on the prolonged dry spells till July 15, July 30 and August 15.
The Minister reviewed the situation arising out of the drought-like conditions in International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) at Patancheru near here on Monday. Officials/scientists of the Agriculture department, Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), ICRISAT, Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR), Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA) and agri-allied departments participated in the meeting.
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