Unseasonal rain hits Wayanad’s rice and coffee harvests
Wayanad’s rice farmers face harvest challenges due to unseasonal rains making fields too slushy for combined harvesters. Traditional organic rice varieties like Gandhakasala, Jeerakassala, Thondy, and Palthody are at risk. Key affected areas include Thirunelly, Thrissilery, and Panamaram. Farmers are concerned about potential crop losses as the harvest season coincides with persistent downpours and strong winds.
Wayanad, a key region for Robusta coffee and rice cultivation, is facing significant challenges due to unseasonal rains that have persisted for the past three days. Farmers are particularly concerned as their rice fields are ready for harvest, but unexpected downpours and winds have complicated the situation.
In recent years, farmers have increasingly relied on combined harvesters for rice harvesting, as they are cost-effective and efficient. However, the current wet conditions have rendered the fields too slushy for the machines to operate. Reports indicate that farmers in Thirunelly, Thrissilery, Pakkom, Panamaram, Appapara, and Kozhuvana have predominantly planted traditional tall rice varieties such as Gandhakasala, Jeerakassala, Thondy, and Palthody, all cultivated through organic methods.
To read more about Rice News continue reading Agriinsite.com
Source : The Hindu
Recommended for you
Leave a Reply
Leave a Reply
