Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Recent Rains Spur Sowing Across Farmers’ Fields In Rayalaseema
Recent rain has made farmers in Rayalaseema more confident about planting crops.
Farmers are sowing black gram, groundnut, and Bengal gram.
Black gram is popular because it needs less water and can be harvested in about 90 days.
About 40,000 acres have already been planted with black gram in two districts.
Groundnut farmers are encouraged by high prices.
Rain has also helped sweet orange orchards that were running short of water.
Water in the Kundu and Penna rivers is helping refill groundwater.
Farmers are now preparing chilli nurseries in several areas.
Farmers in Kurnool, Nandyal, and YSR Kadapa districts have begun sowing short-duration crops.
Black gram cultivation has started across about 40,000 acres in Nandyal and Kadapa districts.
Groundnut sowing is expanding as farmers hope high market prices will offset lower yields.
Rain has relieved water shortages affecting sweet orange orchards, especially in Nandyal district.
Water flowing into the Kundu and Penna rivers has helped recharge groundwater and support chilli nurseries.
- Who
- Farmers in Kurnool, Nandyal, and YSR Kadapa districts, with support from agriculture and horticulture officials.
- What
- Farmers have resumed sowing short-duration crops, while rainfall has helped orchards, groundwater, and chilli nurseries.
- When
- Following recent rains; some farmers are hoping for another good spell by the end of October.
- Where
- The Rayalaseema region, including areas of Kurnool, Nandyal, YSR Kadapa, and Allagadda constituency.
- Why
- Rain improved soil and water conditions, relieved shortages, and increased farmers’ confidence in planting crops.
- Main crops
- Black gram, groundnut, Bengal gram, and chilli
- Black gram area
- About 40,000 acres in Nandyal and YSR Kadapa districts
- Black gram harvest period
- Approximately 90 days
- Sweet orange cultivation
- Around 10,000 acres in Nandyal district
- Groundnut investment
- One farmer reported spending about ₹1 lakh on three acres
- Water impact
- Flow into the Kundu and Penna rivers helped recharge groundwater
- Expected rainfall
- A farmer hoped for another good spell by the end of October