Extent of vegetable cultivation dropped from 3 lakh acres to 50,000 acres: Telangana Agriculture Minister
Responding to the question raised by MLAs in the Telangana Assembly on Thursday (September 10, 2026) on concerns over vegetable cultivation and other aspects, Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said that the extent of land used for vegetable cultivation in the State reduced from three lakh acres to 50,000 acres. He mentioned the subsidies provided for some crops and works, which is having an impact.
Citing the concern raised by MLA Yashaswini Mamidala on the use of pesticides for cultivation and health concerns over it, the Agriculture Minister said that all countries reject vegetables and fruits produced in the State due to use of pesticides in the cultivation which is necessitated by use of chemical fertilizers.
Mr. Rao said that he has urged the Centre earlier for rationalisation and to give subsidies on fertilizers which conserve land.
Responding to the requests of MIM MLAs, the Agriculture Minister said that a special meeting would be held with the Marketing Department Director to resolve issues in the markets in Hyderabad.
