Deficit rainfall: White fly menace in coconut, nut shedding in arecanut likely to go up
Coastal Karnataka is facing a significant rainfall deficit, threatening coconut and arecanut yields due to increased pest activity and nut shedding. Agricultural experts warn that the lack of moisture is creating favorable conditions for whiteflies and black-headed caterpillars.
Why it matters
Climate-driven agricultural instability threatens the livelihoods of farmers and regional food production security.
With coastal Karnataka recording a 29% rainfall deficit, according to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC), paddy cultivation in the region has still not picked up despite rains intensifying in early July.
The article relies on expert testimony from agricultural research institutes to explain environmental impacts.
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