Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Nellore Lemon Farmers Struggle Amidst Production Issues
Lemon farmers in Nellore are having a tough time.
They can't get enough water, it costs a lot to grow lemons, and they're not getting good prices.
Prices used to be high in the summer but have dropped.
Farmers used to send their lemons to other states by train, but now they have to use trucks, which are more expensive.
Because of these problems, many farmers are losing money.
They're hoping the government will help them by creating new businesses that use lemons, so they can get better prices for their crops.
Nellore lemon farmers face hardship due to water scarcity, production costs, and falling prices.
Lemon prices have decreased, with a 100 Kg lemon bag costing Rs 1,000 compared to Rs 1,500 previously.
The area for lemon cultivation is around 30,000 hectares, with an annual production of 3.67 lakh tonnes in Nellore.
Farmers are incurring losses due to a drop in demand from North Indian states and the high cost of transport.
Farmers are requesting government support for lemon-based agro-industries to stabilize prices.
- Who
- Lemon farmers and traders in Nellore
- What
- Lemon farmers in Nellore are facing challenges due to falling prices, water scarcity, and high production costs.
- When
- Lemon prices decreased recently after experiencing a high demand during peak summer.
- Where
- Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- Due to water scarcity, high production costs, lack of demand and high transport costs.
Farmers' Problems
N/A
Transportation
Farmers' Problems
Losses incurred due to high transportation costs by lorries and low demand.
N/A
N/A
Demand
Farmers' Problems
Demand from North Indian states decreasing.
N/A
N/A
Government Intervention
Farmers' Problems
Farmers seek government support in promoting lemon based industries to stabilize prices.
N/A
N/A
- Lemon cultivation area
- around 30,000 hectares
- Annual Lemon Production
- 3.67 lakh tonnes
- Previous Lemon Price
- Rs 1,500 per 100 Kg bag
- Current Lemon Price
- Rs 1,000 per 100 Kg bag
- Farmers' profit per acre
- Rs 50,000 to 75,000