Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Collector urges shift to vegetable farming for higher profits
District Collector Rahul Sharma visited Basavarajupalli village and encouraged farmers to switch from paddy to vegetable farming and intercropping.
He explained that these methods bring in more money, use less water, and are better for the environment.
Farmers shared that using mulch has helped them grow more vegetables with less work.
The Collector also bought vegetables directly from the farmers and plans to set up a special stall to show others how profitable and sustainable these farming practices can be.
District Collector Rahul Sharma urged farmers to shift to vegetable cultivation and intercropping for higher profits and lower water usage.
Intercropping offers better income, reduces pest attacks, and ensures stable returns through crop diversification.
Mulching has improved vegetable yields and reduced labour requirements for farmers.
The Collector purchased vegetables directly from farmers and plans to establish a special exhibition stall to promote water-efficient farming practices.
The initiative aims to address water scarcity and offer higher profits to farmers.
- Who
- District Collector Rahul Sharma and farmers Yadagiri, Marth Ramesh, Bora Rajayya
- What
- Promotion of vegetable cultivation and intercropping for higher profits and water efficiency
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Basavarajupalli village, Jayashankar Bhupalpally district, Telangana, India
- Why
- To address water scarcity and offer higher profits to farmers
Traditional Paddy Farming
Vegetable and Intercropping Farming
Profitability
Traditional Paddy Farming
Traditional paddy farming offers lower profits compared to vegetable and intercropping farming.
Vegetable and Intercropping Farming
Vegetable and intercropping farming offer higher profits with lower water usage and investment.
Water Usage
Traditional Paddy Farming
Paddy farming requires more water, which is becoming scarce due to El Niño and other factors.
Vegetable and Intercropping Farming
Vegetable and intercropping farming require less water, making them more sustainable.
Pest Resistance and Crop Diversification
Traditional Paddy Farming
Paddy farming is more susceptible to pest attacks and market fluctuations.
Vegetable and Intercropping Farming
Intercropping reduces pest attacks and ensures stable returns through crop diversification.
- Location
- Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Telangana, India
- Date
- Tuesday
- Collector's Name
- Rahul Sharma
- Farmers Visited
- Yadagiri, Marth Ramesh, Bora Rajayya
- Farming Practices Promoted
- Vegetable cultivation, intercropping, mulching
- Benefits of Intercropping
- Higher income, lower investment, reduced pest attacks, stable returns
- Benefits of Mulching
- Improved vegetable yields, reduced labour requirements
- Collector's Initiative
- Establishment of a special exhibition stall at the IDOC office