Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Protest to Save Kerala Jackfruit Farm from Land Transfer
Imagine a special farm with lots of jackfruit trees that's like a museum for these fruits.
People are worried because someone wants to cut down this farm and use the land for something else.
This farm has hundreds of jackfruit varieties and other trees, grown without chemicals.
People held a protest, hugging the trees to protect them.
They believe destroying the farm would be bad for the environment and food.
They want the government to protect the farm and help the workers there.
A protest is underway to prevent the conversion of a jackfruit farm in Mannuthy.
The farm houses 193 indigenous varieties of jackfruit trees.
The Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU) plans to convert the land into a fodder cultivation area.
The Model Organic Farm (MOF) is part of the Agriculture Research Station (ARS) under the KAU.
Protesters held a rally and formed a human chain to protect the farm.
- Who
- Environmentalists, local workers, and concerned citizens.
- What
- A people's protest against the proposed conversion of a jackfruit farm into a fodder cultivation area.
- When
- World Environment Day.
- Where
- Mannuthy, Kerala
- Why
- To prevent the destruction of a unique farm with diverse jackfruit varieties and conserve biodiversity.
Chakkakuttam Farm Protection Committee and Citizens
KVASU
Land Use
Chakkakuttam Farm Protection Committee and Citizens
The farm should remain a jackfruit biodiversity center.
KVASU
The land should be used for fodder cultivation.
- Farm Name
- Model Organic Jackfruit Farm
- Location
- Mannuthy, Kerala
- Owner
- Kerala Agricultural University (KAU)
- Threat
- Land transfer to Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU)
- Purpose of Transfer
- Fodder cultivation
- Trees conserved
- 193 jackfruit varieties
- Protest Organizers
- Chakkakuttam Farm Protection Committee
- Date of Protest
- World Environment Day