Farmers in 143 villages spread over nine pilot hydrological units in seven districts of Andhra Pradesh will soon show the world their expertise in estimating the available water resources and accordingly plan whether to go for a short or a long-duration crop.

This will be proof of their complete empowerment and considering the impact in the future of climate change, it will be the ultimate, said Peter E. Kenmore, India Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO-UN).