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Gujarat: Want to prevent cotton wilting? Dig pits 4 inches away from the plant; you won't even need fertilizer.Amreli: Waterlogging in the soil after unseasonal rains depletes cotton plants of oxygen, which can lead to problems like parawilt. Agriculture officer Bhaveshbhai Pipaliya explained that farmers should immediately drain out accumulated water from the fields and dig pits along the stem to maintain air flow and prevent the plant from suddenly drying out.Unseasonal rains in many areas, including Saurashtra, have caused significant damage to Kharif crops, including cotton. Waterlogging in many areas has increased the risk of the first bunch of cotton crop getting soaked, the second bunch getting damaged, and fungal diseases spreading. Keeping this situation in mind, the Agriculture Department has announced immediate measures for farmers.Agriculture officer Bhaveshbhai Pipaliya explained that unseasonal rains cause waterlogging in the soil, leading to a lack of oxygen. This condition can lead to problems like parawilt, where the plant suddenly dries up and the seedlings burst due to immaturity. To avoid this, first drain any standing water from the field immediately.After draining, poke holes with a rod about 4 inches from the edge of the cotton stem to ensure aeration in the soil, increasing oxygen penetration and preventing sudden wilting of the cotton.Due to moisture after rain, cotton is susceptible to fungal growth. To prevent this, the Department of Agriculture recommends spraying or drenching with fungicides. The following are useful for this: mancozeb + carbendazim powder, copper oxychloride, tebuconazole, or azoxystrobin. These drugs protect the plant from fungus and reduce the likelihood of wilting.Additionally, spraying with micronutrients containing boron is essential to prevent fruit drop. Boron plays a vital role in plant growth, and its deficiency causes problems such as fruit drop and no flowering. Therefore, spraying boron solution improves both yield and quality. During harvesting, farmers are advised to keep wet cotton separate to ensure good quality cotton is not spoiled and to fetch a fair price in the market.For farmers practicing natural or organic farming, the use of Trichoderma viridi and Pseudomonas is recommended instead of spraying fungicides. This solution can be sprayed near the plant stem or mixed with cow dung and organic manure. Spraying Trichoderma is also useful in providing relief to crops during stressful conditions.read more :- Private traders buy wet cotton in Telangana

Telangana private traders step in to buy soaked cotton after Cotton Corporation of India declines itWARANGAL: Private traders purchased soaked cotton stocks at the Enumamula Agricultural Market on Tuesday after farmers made frantic appeals.According to Agricultural Marketing Regional Joint Director U Srinivas, farmers had waited several days to sell their produce, but a heavy downpour that morning raised moisture levels from 18% to 23%.The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) declined to buy high-moisture cotton, prompting farmers to approach private buyers.They agreed to bear a 1.5 kg loss for soaked cotton and a further 1 kg reduction per bag, urging traders to offer the best possible rate. After discussions, traders agreed to pay Rs 6,950 per quintal. By the day’s end, 7,400 bags, about 3,600 quintals, had been sold, bringing relief to farmers.Telangana Cotton Millers and Traders Welfare Association president B Ravinder Reddy said the association remained firm on its protest against the CCI’s allotment system, which had led to closures of several ginning mills.“We submitted memoranda on October 30 and November 2, but there has been no response,” he said, announcing a bandh from Thursday. Ravinder Reddy said 323 ginning mills in Telangana faced procurement issues through the Kapas Kisan app.Meanwhile, Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao ordered an inquiry into lapses at the market. The probe found that of 7,329 bags, only 59 got wet, were dried immediately, and sold the same day. The report said farmers suffered no financial loss.read more :- INR Opens Stronger by 13 Paise at 88.52

 Rupee opens 13 paise up at 88.52 against dollar tracking gains in Asian currenciesIt opened at 88.52 against the US dollar after ending the previous session at 88.65.read more :- 900 hectares of cotton crop destroyed in Vagad, farmers demand compensation

Gujarat: 900 hectares of cotton crop destroyed in Vagad: Sesame and castor crops damaged, farmers demand compensation and loan waiverUnseasonal rains have left farmers in dire straits in Vagad village, Dhandhuka taluka. Following the severe crop losses caused by the recent floods, farmers gathered and demanded immediate compensation and loan waiver from the government.Cotton was sown on over 900 hectares in the area, of which 80 percent has been destroyed. According to farmers, after spending money on expensive seeds, pesticides, and labor, the crop loss has left them devastated. In addition to cotton, sesame and castor crops have also suffered significant losses.Farmers said that the unseasonal rains have robbed them of their livelihood and are burdened with debt. They have demanded an immediate survey at the village panchayat level, prompt compensation payments, and loan waivers. Currently, panchnama and regular work are underway at the government level.read more :- China to extend tariff suspension on US products

China to extend tariff suspension on imported US productsBEIJING - China will continue to suspend the 24-percent additional tariff on imports from the United States for one year while retaining the 10-percent rate, according to an announcement released Wednesday by the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council.China will make the adjustment from 1:01 pm on Nov 10, 2025, the commission said.The move aims to implement the outcomes and consensus reached in the China-US economic and trade talks, the commission said.The continued suspension of certain additional tariffs between China and the US will help promote the sound, stable and sustainable development of bilateral economic and trade relations, bring benefits to the people of both countries, and contribute to global prosperity, the commission added.The commission also said Wednesday that starting 1:01 pm on Nov 10, 2025, China will terminate the additional tariff measures stipulated in an earlier announcement on certain imports originating from the US.According to the earlier announcement issued in March, China had decided to impose an additional 15-percent tariff on imported chicken, wheat, corn and cotton originating from the US. Sorghum, soybeans, pork, beef, aquatic products, fruits, vegetables and dairy products were subject to an additional 10-percent tariff.The termination of certain additional tariffs between China and the United States serves the fundamental interests of both countries and their people, meets expectations of the international community, and will help advance bilateral economic and trade relations to a higher level, the commission said.read more :- Cotton procurement begins in Kavali, farmers get ₹8010 MSP

Cotton procurement begins at Kavali procurement center: Farmers receive ₹8010 MSP, registration via mobile appThe cotton procurement process for the year 2025-26 has begun at the Kavali procurement center (Guru Kripa Cotton Mill) in the Roll area of Nagaur district. Farmers will have the opportunity to sell their produce at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) this time. The Cotton Corporation of India has approved the H-4/H-4A variety.According to the Cotton Corporation of India, a maximum moisture content of 8 percent is acceptable in cotton. If the moisture content is found to be more than 8 percent (9%, 10%, 11%, 12%), the price will be reduced proportionately. Cotton with a moisture content of more than 12 percent will not be accepted. To qualify for this support price, the staple length of the cotton must be between 27.5 and 28.5 mm and the micro-value between 3.5 and 4.9.Farmers wishing to sell cotton can register by December 31st. This registration can be done through the online portal or the 'Cotton Farmer App.' Verification through Aadhaar-based OTP or thumb impression will be mandatory for registration.Center in-charge Pradeep Bhambhoo Kalvi has appealed to farmers to bring only clean, dry, and standardized cotton to the procurement center. This will ensure they receive the full government-declared support price.read more :- Rain soaks cotton and maize in Warangal market

Telangana: Unseasonal rains in Warangal market drenched cotton and maize.Unseasonal rains in Warangal drenched cotton and maize stored for sale at the Enumamula market, further adding to farmers' distress after the recent cyclonic storm. Traders and the Central Agricultural Cooperative Soil Corporation (CIC) halted procurement, prompting calls for official intervention due to the wet crop lying in the open.Warangal/Khammam: Sudden rains in Warangal on Tuesday drenched cotton and maize at the Enumamula Agricultural Market, further distressing farmers already distressed by the recent cyclonic storm.Farmers complained that the Central Agricultural Cooperative Soil Corporation (CIC) and traders refused to procure the crop even after it was ready for weighing and transportation because it was affected by the rain. They demanded that officials intervene to ensure normal cotton procurement continues without any conditions.Farmers lamented that the entire crop was drenched and they did not even have time to move it under the shed. Warangal and Gorekunta recorded moderate rainfall of 36.5 mm and 25 mm, respectively, while some mandals received light rain.Warangal Mayor Gundu Sudharani and Municipal Commissioner Chahat Bajpai inspected low-lying areas in Bank Colony, Shanti Nagar, and Pothana Nagar that were flooded with rainwater. They directed municipal employees to clear the drains.In Khammam, Singareni mandal recorded heavy rainfall of 71 mm, Konijerla 48.3 mm, while some other mandals received light rain. Due to the sudden downpour, cotton and other agricultural produce stored for drying were soaked.read more :- Cotton millers call for shutdown, urge farmers to stop selling

Cotton Millers Call For Bandh: Farmers told not to book cotton sale slots tomorrow.Additional Collector P Srinivas Reddy has appealed to farmers not to book slots for cotton sale on November 6, as the Telangana Cotton Millers and Traders Welfare Association has called for a one-day bandh on that day. Chairing a review meeting with Market Committee Chairmen, Ginning Mill managements, and officials at the Collectorate on Tuesday, the Additional Collector said that 478 metric tonnes of cotton have been procured so far from 242 farmers across the district. He noted that only fair-quality cotton is being purchased at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) through the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI).Reddy advised farmers not to bring their cotton to Khammam and Enkoor market yards on Thursday and not to book sales slots on the CCI app for November 6, in view of the bandh. The meeting reviewed the ongoing cotton procurement operations and discussed coordination among market committees, ginning mills, and related departments to ensure smooth transactions and fair prices for farmers.read more :- Farmers demand relief in cotton procurement policies

Maharashtra farmers demand relaxation in cotton procurement norms Farmers and leaders of the Shetkari Sanghatana in Vidarbha, Maharashtra’s cotton belt, have urged the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) to relax its procurement norms in view of the heavy rains that have damaged the standing cotton crop and raised its moisture content.CCI currently procures cotton only if its moisture content is below 12 per cent, as per central government guidelines. However, continuous rainfall has pushed moisture levels in several districts to between 12 and 20 per cent, making it difficult for farmers to sell their produce under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme.The Government of India has fixed the MSP for the 2025–26 cotton season at ₹7,710 per quintal for medium staple cotton (24.5–25.5 mm staple length) and ₹8,110 per quintal for long staple cotton (29.5–30.5 mm staple length). But in the open market, prices range between ₹3 and ₹5.60 per kilogram — far below the MSP — forcing farmers to sell at distress rates.During cotton season 2024-25, CCI has procured 144.55 lakh quintals kapas (equivalent to 29.41 lakh lint cotton bales) valuing about ₹10,714 crore have under MSP operations in Maharashtra through 6.27 lakh transactions from farmers.Farmers’ concernsShetkari Sanghatana leaders have demanded that CCI raise the permissible moisture limit and relax quality conditions to ensure that rain-affected farmers are not excluded from procurement. They also objected to CCI’s restriction of buying only five quintals of cotton per acre from each farmer, calling for the cap to be lifted.“The rains have already caused severe damage to crops and delayed harvesting. The delayed and limited procurement by CCI has left many growers in distress,” said Avinash Patil, Shetkari Sanghatana’s Akola district chief. Farmers have expressed concern that several procurement centers are yet to start operations, leaving them anxious about the fate of their harvest.Unless CCI begins large-scale procurement soon and eases the quality norms, cotton growers warn they could face major financial losses and be forced into distress sales to private traders.read more :- CCI begins cotton procurement in Gadwal, problems in slot booking

Telangana: CCI begins cotton procurement in Gadwal; farmers face difficulty booking slots due to lack of ginning millsGadwal: The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has officially begun cotton procurement operations in Jogulamba, Gadwal district. The inaugural ceremony took place at the Sri Balaji Cotton Ginning Mill, where Marketing Department official Pushpamma, along with CCI Chief Production Officer Rahul, formally launched the procurement by breaking a coconut in the traditional manner.According to officials, the district is expected to produce approximately 1.8 million quintals of cotton this season. Currently, only two procurement centers have been opened – one in Gadwal and the other in Alampur. These centers, operated by two ginning mills, have a combined capacity of 3,500 quintals.Pushpamma stated that procurement in Alampur began a week ago and has been running smoothly ever since. However, many farmers in Gadwal have expressed frustration that despite repeated attempts, they are unable to book slots to sell their cotton.The marketing officer explained that the lack of ginning mills is the main reason for the delays and difficulties in booking slots. Meanwhile, farmers are urging the CCI and the district administration to identify at least five or six additional ginning mills and open them for procurement to reduce congestion and ensure timely procurement.Farmers also expressed disappointment that while the central government is ensuring procurement at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) across the country under its farmer welfare programs, this system is faltering in Gadwal district due to administrative hurdles.They explained that due to delays in government procurement, approximately 90 percent of farmers have already sold their cotton to private traders and middlemen, often at rates lower than the MSP. They say that the remaining 10 percent of cotton should at least be purchased by the CCI at the official support price.The farmers appealed to the government authorities to immediately intervene and provide necessary support so that the remaining produce could be sold under fair and transparent conditions.read more :- Rupee fell 26 paise to close at 88.65 per dollar

The Indian rupee on tuesday lower 26  paise to close at 88.65 per dollar, while it opened at 88.39 in the morning.At close, the Sensex was down 519.34 points or 0.62 percent at 83,459.15, and the Nifty was down 165.70 points or 0.64 percent at 25,597.65. About 1543 shares advanced, 2439 shares declined, and 152 shares unchanged.read more :- Haryana: Cotton procurement stalled, samples fail