Hyderabad, April 28 -- Telangana Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao on Monday, April 27, said farmers are expressing concern that the proposed India-US trade agreement could affect market conditions and crop planning.

Addressing the media in Hyderabad, the minister said the uncertainty surrounding the trade deal has made it difficult for farmers to take informed decisions on crop selection, investment planning and assessment of market trends.

He noted that farmers are currently facing a lack of clear guidance from the Centre on what crops to cultivate and the extent of acreage to be covered. "States are also in a state of uncertainty due to the absence of clarity," he said.

The minister added that issues related to fertiliser s...