Key Questions Answered in this Section
- What are the major crops contributing to biomass feedstock production in Telangana?
- Which regions in Telangana are known for cultivation of prominent crops?
- Which types of biomass residues are generated in Telangana?
- What are the biomass clusters in Telangana?
- How is the biomass supply chain in Telangana?
- How much rice straw is generated in Telangana?
- How much rice husk is generated in Telangana?
- How much cotton stalk is generated in Telangana?
- How much maize cob and husk is generated in Telangana?
- How much soybean stalk is generated in Telangana?
- How much castor seed shells is generated in Telangana?
Telangana comprises a mix of urban and rural regions, with the top urban areas being Hyderabad, Warangal, Nizamabad, Karimnagar, Ramagundam, Khammam, Mahbubnagar, Nalgonda, Adilabad, and Suryapet. Understanding the biomass supply chain in Telangana is crucial for optimizing the utilization of agri residues and enhancing the state’s bioenergy potential.
Major Crops Grown in Telangana
The crops associated with biomass feedstock generation in Telangana include:
| Crop | Total Production (MTPA) |
| Rice | 12 |
| Cotton | 6 |
| Maize | 2.1 |
| Soybean | 0.27 |
| Tur | 0.2 |
| Jowar | 0.1 |
| Sunflower | 0.02 |
| Castor seed | 0.004 |
The cultivation of these crops results in substantial biomass feedstock, contributing significantly to Telangana’s bioeconomy.
Residue Generation in Telangana
For each crop, the total residue generation data is as follows:
| Crop | Residue Type | Quantity (MTPA) |
| Rice | Straw, Husk | 20.16 |
| Cotton | Stalk | 3 |
| Maize | Cob, Husk | 0.63 |
| Soybean | Stalk | 0.003 |
| Castor seed | Shell | 0.001 |
Efficient management of these crop residues is essential for developing a sustainable biomass supply chain in Telangana.
Significant Regions of Availability in Telangana
Regions in Telangana with significant availability of crop residues:
- Rice: Nalgonda, Suryapet, Nizamabad, Siddipet, Karimnagar, Kamareddy, Yadadri, Khammam, Peddapalli, Rajanna Sircilla, Jangaon
- Cotton: Adilabad, Warangal, Khammam
- Maize: Warangal Rural, Khammam, Nirmal, Kamareddy, Nizamabad, Mahabubabad
- Soybean: Nirmal, Adilabad, Nizamabad
- Tur: Husnabad
- Jowar: Adilabad, Rangareddy, Mahbubnagar and Sangareddy
- Sunflower: Nizamabad, Siddipet, Kamareddy, Medak, Mahabubabad
- Castor: Mahbubnagar and Medak
Identifying these biomass clusters enables targeted strategies for biomass feedstock collection and utilization.
Prominent Crops in Different Regions of Telangana
Each region’s unique crop profile contributes to the diversity of agricultural residues, impacting the overall biomass availability in Telangana.
| Region | Prominent Crops |
| Nalgonda | Rice |
| Suryapet | Rice |
| Nizamabad | Rice, Maize, Soybean, Sunflower |
| Siddipet | Rice, Sunflower |
| Karimnagar | Rice |
| Kamareddy | Rice, Maize, Sunflower |
| Yadadri | Rice |
| Khammam | Rice, Cotton, Maize |
| Peddapalli | Rice |
| Rajanna Sircilla | Rice |
| Jangaon | Rice |
| Adilabad | Cotton, Jowar, Soybean |
| Warangal | Cotton |
| Warangal Rural | Maize |
| Nirmal | Maize, Soybean |
| Mahabubabad | Maize, Sunflower |
| Mahbubnagar | Jowar, Castor |
| Rangareddy | Jowar |
| Sangareddy | Jowar |
| Medak | Sunflower, Castor |
| Husnabad | Tur |
Utilization of Crop Residues at the Farmer’s Level in Telangana
- Essential Usage for Livestock and Fertilizer
- Residues from Arhar, Gram, Groundnut, Maize, Moth, and Urad are widely used as cattle feed.
- Portions of residues from Cotton, Gram, Groundnut, and Maize are utilized for preparing compost manure.
- Fuel Usage for Domestic Needs
Residues from Paddy, Rapeseed & Mustard, Soybean, and Wheat are used as fuel for household cooking. - Field Preparation through Residue Burning
Paddy and Wheat residues are commonly burned in open fields to prepare land for the next crop cycle. - Commercial Applications
Farmers earn revenue by selling crop residues to briquetting or biomass plants, creating an economic use for agricultural waste.
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