Telangana grows 27 important crops in Kharif and Rabi seasons put together covering an area of about 53.51 lakh ha. The important crops grown are Rice (14.19) lakh ha, Maize (6.63) lakh ha, Pulses (6.11) lakh ha, Groundnut (1.89) lakh ha, Cotton (18.13) lakh ha, Chillies (0.83) lakh ha and Sugarcane (0.41) lakh ha. Etc. 78.76% of the area is grown in Kharif and the remaining 21.24% is cultivated in Rabi.
Based on climatic parameters i.e. Rainfall, Soils and cropping pattern etc., the state (10 districts) is divided in to 4 Agro-climatic zones. The agricultural planning for each zone is supported with the research and recommendations of Regional Agricultural Research Stations of ANGRAU setup within each zone.
Classification of Agro Climatic Zones in Telangana
| No. | Name of the zone | Districts | Head Quarters | Percentage | Geographical area (sq.km) | No. of mandals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110.06 | 453 | 22 | ||||
| 1. | Northern Telangana Zone | Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Adilabad | Jagtial | 35.5 | 144 | 6 |
| 2 | Central Telangana Zone | Warangal, Khammam, Medak | Warangal | 30.6 | 132 | 7 |
| 3. | Southern Telangana Zone | Mahabubnagar, Nalgonda, Rangareddy (+Hyderabad) | Palem | 39.3 | 164 | 6 |
| 4. | High Altitude & Tribal Areas Zone | High Altitude & Tribal Areas Of Khammam & Adilabad districts | Chintapalli | 4.66 | 13 | 3 |