Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Meghalaya Farmers Adapt to Climate Change with Watermelon Farming
Farmers in a village in Meghalaya are starting to grow watermelons because it's easier than their old crops and because the weather is changing.
Watermelons grow well in the area and are naturally sweet.
They plant the watermelons in the spring and harvest them in the summer.
The farmers want to sell their watermelons for a good price.
They want to sell them directly to the people who will buy them, so they don't have to share their money with middlemen.
The local government is helping the farmers by looking at ways to sell their watermelons for a better price.
Farmers in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills are increasingly cultivating watermelons.
Watermelon cultivation is an adaptation to shifting rainfall and rising temperatures.
Watermelons are planted in March-April and harvested until August.
Farmers are seeking better market access and fair pricing for their produce.
Officials are exploring direct-to-market models and the possibility of a watermelon festival.
- Who
- Farmers in Mynriang village.
- What
- Farmers in Meghalaya are increasing watermelon cultivation.
- When
- Watermelons are planted during March-April and harvested until August.
- Where
- Mynriang village in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district.
- Why
- As an adaptation to shifting rainfall patterns and rising temperatures.
Farmers
Middlemen
Pricing and Market Access
Farmers
Seeking fair pricing for produce, with the government intervening with marketing support.
Middlemen
N/A
- Location
- Mynriang village, Meghalaya
- Crop
- Watermelon
- Planting Time
- March-April
- Harvest Time
- Until August
- Farmer concern
- Lack of fair pricing