At a time when theTelanganagovernment is urging farmers to grow in lieu of paddy, Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture scientists and officials say the conversion is likely to happen in only 20-25 lakh acres against the 45-lakh target in the coming Rabi season.
This season, the principal crops indicated for cultivation are groundnut (10 lakh acres) and maize (12 lakh acres).
With concern over paddy procurement in the state for the coming Rabi season increasing, officials hope that at least 20 lakh acres can be changed to other crops such as pulses and groundnuts, as opposed to the target of 45 lakh acres.