For years, many feared Nanjangud’s famed Rasabale banana was headed for extinction. Ravaged by Panama wilt disease, Karnataka’s prized GI-tagged fruit had shrunk to just 13 acres of cultivation, forcing farmers to abandon a crop once synonymous with the region’s identity.Now, signs of revival are emerging. Earlier this year, a 500kg consignment of Rasabale was…
A kilogram of coconut was sold at Rs 80 to Rs 90 in APMC, which has dropped by nearly Rs 40 Mysuru: A sharp fall in coconut prices has left growers in distress in Mysuru and Chamarajanagar districts after they enjoyed strong returns until last month.A kilogram of coconut that was purchased at Rs 80…
Forest, ecology and environment minister Eshwar Khandre speaking at the launch of cashew mela at Kadri park in Mangaluru Sunday Mangaluru: Forest, ecology and environment minister Eshwar Khandre Sunday said Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts have strong potential for cashew cultivation, with quality saplings to be raised through Karnataka State Cashew Development Corporation (KCDC) and…
