The growth story of horticultural crop cultivation in the Rajampeta region of Annamayya district inspired many professionals, including those from the software industry, to take up farming. The semi-arid Rayalaseema climate, red sandy loam soils, and ancient tank-based irrigation systems helped farmers – who once relied on rain-fed crops like groundnut and pulses – gradually shift to fruit-bearing trees and vegetables. However, drastic weather changes, recurring crop diseases, and a lack of marketing facilities and government support have left many in distress. K. Umashanker delves deep into the region’s changing agricultural dynamics and its drawbacks
The growth story of horticultural crop cultivation in the Rajampeta region of Annamayya district inspired many professionals, including those from the software industry, to take up farming. The semi-arid Rayalaseema climate, red sandy loam soils, and ancient tank-based irrigation systems helped farmers – who once relied on rain-fed crops like groundnut and pulses – gradually shift to fruit-bearing trees and vegetables. However, drastic weather changes, recurring crop diseases, and a lack of marketing facilities and government support have left many in distress. K. Umashanker delves deep into the region’s changing agricultural dynamics and its drawbacks