Agricultural News

Channapatna has an established horticultural marketing network; HOPCOMS has historically operated a procurement centre in Channapatna for collection, weighing and grading of farm produce.

Modern farming technologies such as precision agriculture, improved irrigation, farm machinery and crop-monitoring systems are becoming increasingly important for farmers around Bengaluru. A major agriculture and farm-technology exhibition was held in Bengaluru from 21–23 August 2026, highlighting machinery, irrigation, precision farming, seeds, fertilizers and post-harvest technologies.

Bengaluru South district has around 1.14 lakh hectares of agricultural area and 2.71 lakh farm families. The Agriculture Department operates Raitha Samparka Kendras across all 18 hoblis to provide agricultural services to farmers.

The ongoing Cauvery water-sharing issue has renewed concerns about water availability for agriculture. Karnataka leaders have emphasized the need to protect farmers’ livelihoods while complying with water-sharing directions. The proposed Mekedatu project, near Kanakapura, remains closely connected to the region’s long-term water concerns.

The Bengaluru South Agriculture Department provides farmers with support through certified seed distribution, crop-loss assistance, micro-irrigation, farm mechanisation, pulse development and millet programmes. The district also has Raitha Samparka Kendras across its 18 hoblies for farmer services.

Farmers in the Bidadi area have been opposing land acquisition connected with the proposed Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township project. The Karnataka High Court has recently stayed further investigation against six farmers who were accused of assaulting government officials during a land-acquisition survey.