While harvesting has been taken up in Kota, Vakadu, Chittamur, Chillakkur, Manubolu, Venkatachalam, Muthukur, Thotapalligudur, Indukurpeta, Kovur, Kodavalur, Vidavalur, Allur, Bogole and Kavali regions.
Farmers are expecting a revenue ofRs 12,000 to Rs 13,000 crore this year. In the first phase of harvesting, 3.75 to 4 lakh tonnes yield was recorded.