Karnataka’s heat and drought wilt vegetable cultivation

Karnataka’s heat and drought wilt vegetable cultivation

Patches of green followed by patches of brown dominate the scene through the villages of Hoskote taluk, a major horticultural crop supplier to Bengaluru, situated roughly 35 kilometres from the city centre. Cabbage, tomato, sunflower, marigold, and maize are among the crops grown in the fields adjacent to the highway, but on a scorching March … Read more

Dhinakaran demands increase in farm fresh outlets in T.N. to curb surging vegetable prices

Dhinakaran demands increase in farm fresh outlets in T.N. to curb surging vegetable prices

The AMMK’s general secretary, T.T.V. Dhinakaran, on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, urged the DMK government to increase the number of farm fresh outlets and bring them on par with fair price shops, in order to for bring under control, the surging prices of vegetables and other essential commodities. In a statement, he faulted the DMK … Read more