With the Telangana government urging farmers to avoid water-intensive paddy cultivation during Yasangi, farmers’ organisations want the Rs 500 fine rice bonus extended to alternative crops. They argue that financial incentives are essential to encourage farmers to grow pulses, vegetables and fodder. Hyderabad: With the Congress government urging farmers to shift to alternative crops during the Yasangi season due to water and power shortages, farmers’ organisations are demanding that the Rs 500.