Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Cotton Farmers Face Crisis in Jogulamba Gadwal District
Imagine farmers in Jogulamba Gadwal growing cotton.
They borrowed money and worked hard, but now the seed companies are saying they can't buy most of the cotton.
The companies said the farmers must destroy their nearly ready crops and will only buy a little.
Farmers are upset because they spent a lot of money and are now facing a big loss.
They want the government to help them and stop companies from doing this to other farmers.
Seed companies instructed farmers in Jogulamba Gadwal district to destroy cotton crops at the flowering stage.
Companies will only purchase 150 packets of produce per farmer, despite promising full purchase initially.
Farmers are being pressured to remove the remaining crop, which was grown with borrowed funds.
Companies offer ₹10,000 per acre in compensation, but farmers invested more.
Farmers demand government intervention and stricter regulations for seed companies.
- Who
- Seed companies, farmers, and organizers (middlemen).
- What
- Farmers in Jogulamba Gadwal are told to destroy their cotton crop, limiting purchase quantities.
- When
- At the flowering stage, after a season of good conditions.
- Where
- Jogulamba Gadwal district, Telangana.
- Why
- Companies are limiting purchases, leaving farmers with uncompensated losses.
Farmers' Perspective
Seed Companies' Perspective
Financial Impact
Farmers' Perspective
Farmers are suffering financial hardship due to corporate decisions.
Seed Companies' Perspective
Seed companies are implementing their revised purchase plans.
Government Intervention
Farmers' Perspective
Farmers demand government protection and intervention.
Seed Companies' Perspective
Seed companies maintain their current stance on purchases and compensation.
- Location
- Jogulamba Gadwal district
- Crop
- Cotton
- Proposed Compensation
- ₹10,000 per acre
- Limited Purchase
- 150 packets per farmer
- Seed Suppliers
- Seed companies and their agents
