This Telangana farming update may not sound dramatic at first,but honestly,it matters a lot for farmers who are already staring at strange weather because of El Nino . When rainfall becomes delayed or uncertain,small decisions around seeds can decide whole season only.
In Siddipet district,Agriculture Extension Officer Nagarjun Talare recently held awareness program at Bandarupally village in Thogutta mandal,asking farmers to look seriously at seed pelletisation for red gram cultivation . And this is not some fancy talk,it is actually about helping seeds survive when moisture is low.
AEO Talare explained that seed pelletisation means coating ‘Beejamrutham-treated’ seeds with layers of clay soil,Ghanajeevamrutham powder,and wood ash . These coated seeds become pellets which are three to five times larger than normal seeds.
And tbh,this is where technique becomes interesting . Bigger pellet is not just for appearance,it helps protect seed from pests and birds,and also gives better chance of germination even when rainfall is not enough.
Few points farmers were told clearly:
- Pelletised seeds can remain viable for up to six months under low-moisture conditions.
- Seeds can germinate with minimal rainfall,which helps in drought-prone areas.
- Practical demonstrations were conducted to show farmers seed pelletisation process.
Mr. Talare also said seedlings coming from these pellets can withstand water stress for 25 to 40 days . That is not small thing ah,especially in areas where rain comes late and farmers keep looking at sky every day.
He advised farmers to sow pellets at depth of 5 cm for better germination and uniform crop establishment . Simple sounding instruction,but in farming these small measurements matter more than outsiders realise .
At same time,this push for seed pelletisation shows how farmers are being forced to adjust to changing weather patterns instead of depending on old rhythm of rains . Maybe this method will help Telangana farmers handle coming season better,but if El Nino keeps disturbing rainfall,how much can one technique alone protect them…
