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Desperate to salvage the season, many farmers ploughed their fields again to switch from water-intensive flowers to vegetable crops, but even those plans remain stalled as water sources remain dry. Currently, only those farmers with functional borewells are managing to keep their crops alive, leaving small-scale farmers who cannot afford borewells in a desperate spot.
A tuskless elephant overturned a jeep; residents fear this 'mozha' also killed a man, as elephant incursions into settlements intensify, highlighting failed mitigation efforts.
Around 65 farmers are part of the black gram cultivation initiative, which has the support of ESAF Corporate Bank, Kaiparambu grama panchayat, the Agriculture Department and Mundur Service Cooperative Bank.
Sugar season runs from October to September
Intense summer heat and strong winds have severely damaged banana crops, leading to significantly reduced yields for farmers.
Avocado farming in Kerala is seeing innovation with Israeli techniques, boosting butter fruit cultivation.
Pineapple price crash in Kerala is severely impacting farmers, with prices falling significantly below profitable levels.
However, lower production due to fungal diseases such as leaf spot and fruit rot may mean farmers do not fully benefit from the surge.
Farmer collapsed in the plantation after losing consciousness.
Expat to agripreneur success is a remarkable journey, exemplified by Golden Hill Valley Farm's daily production of 300-350 liters of milk.
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