Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu has directed officials to take advance measures to protect farmers and livestock owners from possible drought-like conditions due to the impact of Super El Niño.
According to The Hans India, during his visit to Bapatla Agriculture College, Minister Atchannaidu spoke to Bapatla district collector Dr V Vinod Kumar and discussed precautionary measures to safeguard the agriculture and animal husbandry sectors in the backdrop of deficit rainfall.
He directed officials to assess fodder requirements in advance and ensure timely supply to prevent any shortage for livestock.
He instructed them to assess the available fodder resources and coordinate with the Animal Husbandry Department officials to supply fodder to areas facing shortages.
Minister Atchannaidu also stated that available water resources should be utilised efficiently to protect standing crops.
These advance measures are crucial for farmers and livestock owners in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to mitigate the impact of El Niño, thereby securing their livelihoods.
