Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Farmers urged to adopt climate-resilient methods amid El Niño
Farmers in Nellore are being advised to use new, science-based methods to protect their crops from the dry weather caused by El Niño.
The government is offering help to pay for things like special mats to keep weeds away and ponds to store rainwater.
They also suggest joining an insurance plan to protect against bad weather.
This is important because the usual farming methods might not work as well during dry times.
District administration urges farmers to adopt scientific methods to combat El Niño-induced dry spell.
Horticulture department advises growers to use techniques like Monsoon Dry Sowing and micro-irrigation.
Subsidies available for Weed Mats and farm ponds to conserve water and reduce costs.
Lemon farmers encouraged to enroll in Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme.
Horticultural crops cover 40,339 hectares in Nellore, with mango and lemon being major crops.
- Who
- District administration and horticulture department
- What
- Urging farmers to adopt scientific, climate-resilient methods
- When
- Amid intensifying El Niño-induced dry spell conditions
- Where
- Nellore district
- Why
- To safeguard crops and ensure agricultural sustainability
Adoption of Scientific Methods
Traditional Farming Practices
Methodology
Adoption of Scientific Methods
Adoption of scientific, climate-resilient methods to safeguard crops.
Traditional Farming Practices
Continuation of traditional farming practices that may not be as resilient to climate changes.
- District
- Nellore
- Horticultural Crops Area
- 40,339 hectares
- Major Crops
- Mango and Lemon
- Subsidy for Weed Mats
- Rs 1 lakh per acre
- Subsidy for Farm Ponds
- 50% subsidy of Rs 90,000 for 20x20x3m size
- Weather-Based Crop Insurance Premium
- Rs 2,429 per acre