Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Oct 1: The inflow of arecanut into the markets has currently declined sharply. Despite the reduced arrivals, there has been no significant rise in prices, leaving farmers disheartened.

Last year, the arecanut yield was drastically low. Many plantations harvested less than half the usual crop, resulting in small and medium farmers running out of stock. Large-scale growers, on the other hand, have withheld their produce, hoping for a price hike, which has further reduced market arrivals.

Farmers suffered considerable losses last year due to the unexpected drop in yield. Adding to their woes, plantations in Beltangady, Sullia, and Kadaba taluks were severely damaged by wild elephants. Widespread leaf spot disease and frequent strong winds th

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