Archive · 26 Jul 2026
AP Governor Urges Agri Universities on Drought-Resistant Crops
The Governor of Andhra Pradesh, S. Abdul Nazeer, spoke at a university event about how important it is for farming schools to help farmers.
He said they should teach farmers to grow crops that can handle dry weather, use water wisely, and farm in ways that can handle climate changes.
He mentioned that El Nino is causing dry conditions and hurting crops like rice and maize.
The Governor also praised the university for its work in helping farmers and gave a special award to a retired cotton expert for his contributions to cotton farming.
Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer urged agricultural universities to monitor weather anomalies and advise on contingency measures.
He emphasized the need for drought-resistant crops, optimizing groundwater use, and climate-resilient farming practices.
El Nino is disrupting Indian agriculture, causing drought-like conditions and affecting water-intensive Kharif crops.
Sustainable agriculture is essential for future food security.
ANGRAU was commended for its research achievements and seed distribution to farmers.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer
- What
- Urged agricultural universities to guide farmers on drought-resistant crops and climate-resilient farming
- When
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To address weather anomalies caused by El Nino and ensure future food security
Proactive Agricultural Measures
Climate Change Challenges
Role of Agricultural Universities
Proactive Agricultural Measures
Agricultural universities should monitor weather anomalies and advise on contingency measures.
Climate Change Challenges
Climate change and El Nino disrupt Indian agriculture, causing drought-like conditions.
- Event
- 58th annual convocation of ANGRAU
- Location
- Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh
- Key Speaker
- Governor S. Abdul Nazeer
- Focus Areas
- Drought-resistant crops, groundwater optimization, climate-resilient farming
- Affected Crops
- Paddy, maize, pulses
- Honoree
- K. Ravindranath (Honoris Causa for cotton cultivation improvements)
