Madurai Mango Crisis: Farmers Abandon Harvest As Prices Hit Rs 3 Per Kg
Mango farmers in Madurai are abandoning their harvests as market prices have plummeted to Rs 3 per kilogram, failing to cover production and labor costs. The disparity between farm-gate prices and retail costs has created a severe financial crisis for local growers.
Why it matters
Illustrates the economic vulnerability of small-scale farmers and the systemic issues in agricultural supply chains.
Mango farmers in the Melur Taluk of Madurai district are facing severe financial distress as the farm-gate price for the 'Kili Mooku' (Totapuri) variety has crashed to a record low of Rs 3 per kilogram, forcing many to leave their harvest to rot on trees or cut down plantations to avoid further losses.
Focuses on economic data and farmer testimony regarding market conditions.
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