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Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu urges crop strategy changes for El Nino conditions

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu urged a revision of crop cultivation strategies in a review meeting held on June 17, 2026, to tackle challenges from El Niño. He highlighted importance of crop diversification and educating farmers on scientific techniques, especially for high-demand crops such as chilli and mangoes.

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Jun 18, 2026 · 1 min read · 4 views
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu urges crop strategy changes for El Nino conditions

Key Takeaways

  • •On June 17, 2026, Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu called for a shift towards natural farming practices amid El Niño challenges.
  • •Naidu emphasized educating farmers on scientific techniques for crops like chilli, tobacco, and the Totapuri mango variety.
  • •Plans were discussed to cultivate pulses, which are currently in high market demand, to support local farmers.
  • •The meeting included Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu and Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad, highlighting government involvement in agricultural strategy.
  • •Naidu urged collaboration with aqua farmers and feed manufacturers to enhance resilience in the aquaculture sector.

Facing El Niño's challenges,Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu urged officials to rethink crop strategies. At review meeting June 17,2026,Naidu pushed for crop diversification and a big shift to natural farming .

Naidu told officials to help farmers adapt to El Niño's unique weather. He stressed educating farmers on scientific techniques,especially for chilli,tobacco,and mangoes—Totapuri variety in particular . He also noted global focus on seed certification and product quality.

Plans for pulses, in high demand now, were on table too . Naidu called for talks with aqua farmers,feed manufacturers to tackle challenges,boost resilience. He urged officials to guide farmers on crops,ensuring they're ready for changing agricultural world.

At meeting: Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu,Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad,other senior officials. All charged with rolling out these strategies to support Andhra Pradesh's farmers.

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