Satellite mapping crop planning to drive scientific agriculture in Telangana

Hyderabad: Telangana Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao on Saturday said satellite mapping crop planning would act as a compass for scientific agriculture and help modernize the state’s farming practices.

He made the remarks during a review meeting with officials and scientists from Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University. He emphasized that satellite imaging could strengthen demand forecasting, improve supply chains, and enhance crop insurance and disaster response systems.

Officials informed the meeting that satellite mapping crop planning initiated during the Kharif season was currently being validated through ground surveys in the ongoing Yasangi season. They said a comprehensive rollout of the system was expected next year.

The Minister said real-time and accurate data would enable farmers to make informed crop choices. As a result, he said, the approach would help prevent overproduction and support better price realization in markets.

Satellite mapping crop planning to guide farm decisions

Tummala Nageswara Rao directed closer coordination among the Agriculture, Revenue and Forest Departments. He said such coordination was necessary to address existing data gaps and expand the use of technology in agriculture.

He added that satellite data could be used to assess soil health, water availability and crop conditions. Therefore, officials could prepare comprehensive guidelines and advisories for farmers based on this analysis.

Moreover, he said the use of satellite mapping crop planning would improve productivity and bring greater transparency to the agriculture sector.

The meeting was attended by Agriculture Department Secretary Surendra Mohan, along with senior officials and representatives of the agricultural university.