Archive · 7 Aug 2026
Telangana government prioritizes organic farming, better market access for farmers
A man who helps farmers in the Indian state of Telangana met with other important people.
His name is Kodanda Reddy.
They met in a place called Nirmal.
He told farmers they should grow their food in a natural way, using fewer chemicals.
This kind of farming is called organic farming.
He said the government will test organic food to make sure it is good quality.
He promised to help farmers sell their organic products because many people want to buy them.
He also asked his helpers to fix problems with land.
Many people came to the meeting, including the District Collector, officials and farmers.
They talked about seeds, fertilizers and how to help farms grow better.
Telangana's Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Commission Chairman Kodanda Reddy said the state is giving top priority to organic farming and better market opportunities for farmers.
He urged farmers to adopt organic cultivation, follow crop rotation, and reduce dependence on chemical fertilizers.
The government is preparing special quality-testing procedures for organic produce, which is witnessing strong demand.
Marketing support for organic products will be strengthened, and officials were directed to expedite resolution of land-related issues.
The review meeting at the Nirmal Collectorate also covered fertilizer and seed availability, horticulture development, podu lands, and agricultural marketing.
- Who
- Kodanda Reddy, Chairman of the State Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Commission, along with District Collector Bhavesh Mishra, commission members, senior officials, and farmers
- What
- A review meeting focused on promoting organic farming and strengthening market access for farmers
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Nirmal Collectorate in Telangana
- Why
- To encourage organic cultivation, reduce dependence on chemical fertilizers, and strengthen marketing support for organic produce that has strong demand
- Government
- Telangana
- Key speaker
- Kodanda Reddy, Chairman, State Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Commission
- Meeting location
- Nirmal Collectorate
- Main agenda
- Organic farming and better market access for farmers
- Announced measures
- Quality-testing procedures for organic produce; stronger marketing support
- Farmer guidance
- Adopt organic cultivation, crop rotation, reduce chemical fertilizer use
- Attendees
- District Collector Bhavesh Mishra, officials, commission members, farmers
- Other topics reviewed
- Fertilizers, seeds, horticulture, podu lands, agricultural marketing