Archive · 9 Aug 2026
Guntur Kisan Mela to Offer El Nino Crop Advice
Farmers in Guntur are worried because a weather pattern called El Nino might bring unusual rainfall that could hurt their crops.
To help them, the agriculture department is hosting a special fair and workshop called a Kisan Mela on August 11.
Scientists will be at the fair to give advice on crops like rice (paddy), cotton, corn (maize), beans (pulses) and fruits and vegetables.
They will explain how to manage water, use fertilizer, and protect plants from pests and diseases.
Farmers will also learn about alternative crops they could grow if the weather turns bad.
There will be a chance to talk directly with scientists and government officials and ask questions.
Visitors can see new seed varieties and modern watering systems like drip irrigation and sprinklers.
The event starts at 10 am at Krishna Auditorium, Lam Farm, in Guntur.
All farmers in Guntur district are invited to come and use the scientific guidance.
A Kisan Mela-cum-workshop will be held in Guntur on August 11 to help farmers deal with the possible impact of El Nino conditions on crops.
The event is jointly organised by the Agriculture Department and the Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) at Krishna Auditorium, Lam Farm, Guntur, from 10 am.
Agricultural scientists will give crop-specific advice on paddy, cotton, maize, pulses and horticultural crops, covering water management, fertiliser use, pest and disease control and alternative crops.
Farmers can interact directly with scientists and officials and view demonstrations of new seed varieties and modern equipment such as micro-irrigation, drip irrigation and sprinkler systems.
District Agriculture Officer M. Padmavathi said scientists from agricultural universities and Krishi Vigyan Kendras, along with officials from several departments, will participate.
- Who
- The Agriculture Department and the Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), with scientists from agricultural universities and Krishi Vigyan Kendras; District Agriculture Officer M. Padmavathi announced the event.
- What
- A Kisan Mela-cum-workshop offering crop-specific advice on handling El Nino conditions, plus demonstrations of new seeds and irrigation equipment.
- When
- August 11, from 10 am onwards.
- Where
- Krishna Auditorium, Regional Agricultural Research Station, Lam Farm, Guntur.
- Why
- To help farmers tackle the possible impact of El Nino conditions on crops and prepare for abnormal rainfall.
- Event
- Kisan Mela-cum-workshop
- Date
- August 11
- Time
- 10 am onwards
- Venue
- Krishna Auditorium, Regional Agricultural Research Station, Lam Farm, Guntur
- Organizers
- Agriculture Department and Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA)
- Focus
- El Nino conditions, expected weather patterns and crop impact
- Crops Covered
- Paddy, cotton, maize, pulses and horticultural crops
- Demonstrations
- New seed varieties, micro-irrigation, drip irrigation and sprinkler systems