Govt. didn’t announce crop holiday, Oppn. spreading misinformation: Agriculture Minister
Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao clarified that the government has not announced a crop holiday, but rather advised farmers to avoid water-intensive crops like paddy due to water scarcity caused by drought and the El Nino phenomenon. The minister emphasized that the government has been providing seed subsidies for alternative crops to prevent major losses.
The El Nino's impact extends beyond Telangana, affecting various regions globally. Officials are continuously surveying crop losses in drought-stricken areas, and agricultural experts are providing updates on the situation.
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