Guava Production In Maharashtra: This year has not been good for the farmers in terms of earning. Floods and rains had already ruined the crops of the farmers. Crops worth lakhs of rupees were destroyed. Papaya crop in Maharashtra was ruined due to fungal viral. The farmers then started turning away from that crop. A few days back, an attack of insects was observed on chillies. The situation is that due to cheap selling, farmers are not reaching the market with chillies at all. The arrival of chilli has stopped in the mandis. A new crisis has again come in front of the farmers. This time the fruits have started getting wasted in Maharashtra.
Cold damage to guava in many districts of Maharashtra
The weather has increased cold for some time. The effect of winter is clearly visible on trees and plants. In Maharashtra’s Nanded district, farmers are facing heavy losses this year due to guava. According to media reports, soybean, moong, arhar and other pulses were badly damaged even before the heavy rains. Experts say that the production of guava has been affected due to the cold.
Farmers loss up to 30 percent
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According to media reports, farmers of Degular taluka of Nanded district of the state have planted guava under the Pokhara scheme. 500 to 600 guava trees have been planted per acre. Usually guavas start coming on the trees in a year. Gardeners get a monthly income of Rs 1 to 1.5 lakh from guavas. If there is good production, sometimes the income reaches 3 to 4 lakh rupees. This time the effect of cold is being seen on guavas. Due to cold, fungus and fruit fly kit has been installed in guava fruit. Due to this, the production has declined by 30 percent.
help government
Generally, when there is damage to any crop, the farmers look towards the central and state government with hopeful eyes for financial help. This watch is also like that. Farmers say that earlier guava flowers had fallen due to excessive rains. Later the cold stopped the growth of guava. The farmers facing economic crisis have demanded financial help from the government. Farmers say that this year farmers are facing loss in every crop. The central and state government should come forward to help the farmers.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Farmer brothers, before implementing any suggestion, do consult the concerned expert.