Rabi operations are in full swing in eastern Krishna as water availability in canals has raised hopes of farmers to go for paddy.
“The normal paddy acreage in the district during rabi is 30,000 hectares. However, it is expected to go up this season,” said V. Narasimhulu, Joint Director, Agriculture Department. Meanwhile, land preparation and sowing operations have already begun. Farmers eying on commercial crops prefer maize, which is grown in nearly 18,600 hectares in the district this season. Maize is a prime crop that requires urea in January and February. “Nearly 20,000 metric tonnes of ureawill arrive in the district by the month end. We are supplying the present stock to farmers,” Mr. Narasimhulu said.
