Hyderabad, March,08,2026: Vegetable farming training will be conducted for farmers across Telangana from March 10 to March 16. The programme will be organised under the supervision of Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University as part of the state government’s plan to expand vegetable cultivation.
The state government has decided to provide training to farmers in all districts to encourage the expansion of vegetable farming. The initiative aims to significantly increase the area under vegetable cultivation across Telangana.
According to the Horticulture Department, vegetables are currently cultivated in around 1.35 lakh acres in the state. The government has set a target to expand vegetable cultivation to nearly five lakh acres in the coming years.
As part of the training programme, farmers will be selected from the areas under Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies across the state. In the first phase, about 150 farmers will receive training each day between March 10 and March 16.
The district-wise training schedule has also been announced. On March 10, training will be conducted for farmers from Adilabad, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Hanumakonda, Jangaon, Jagtial, Nirmal and Peddapalli districts.
On March 11, farmers from Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Karimnagar, Jogulamba Gadwal, Kamareddy and Khammam districts will participate in the programme.
Training sessions on March 12 will include farmers from Kumuram Bheem Asifabad, Mahabubabad, Mancherial, Medak, Medchal, Mulugu, Suryapet, Vikarabad and Wanaparthy districts.
On March 13, farmers from Nizamabad, Rajanna Sircilla and Rangareddy districts will receive training. The final phase will be held on March 16 for farmers from Mahabubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Nalgonda, Narayanpet, Sangareddy, Siddipet, Warangal and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri districts.
Scientists and horticulture officials will participate in the programme and provide guidance on both traditional and modern vegetable farming practices. Farmers will also be informed about government schemes and subsidies related to horticulture.
Officials stated that farmers who complete the training will be considered as volunteers. They will assist in spreading awareness and providing guidance to other farmers in their respective districts.
The training initiative is part of the state’s broader effort to strengthen horticulture and increase vegetable production by equipping farmers with improved cultivation methods and access to government support programmes.
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