Archive · 29 May 2025
Heavy Rains and Price Drops Devastate Pineapple Farmers
Imagine the pineapple farmers are like gardeners, and it's been raining way too much!
The rain is damaging their pineapples, so they can't sell them for much money.
Also, because it's raining everywhere, fewer people want pineapples.
The price for pineapples has gone down, and now they're worried their plants might get sick and lose even more pineapples!
So, it's a tough time for the pineapple farmers.
Heavy rainfall has caused crop loss and price drops for pineapple farmers.
The price of raw pineapple has fallen to ₹20 per kg, with ripe fruit fetching even less.
Excessive rain has exceeded normal levels by 39% in some areas.
Reduced demand due to rain in other areas of India has worsened the situation.
Farmers are concerned about plant diseases and further crop damage.
- Who
- Pineapple farmers in Kerala.
- What
- Heavy rain has led to crop loss, price drops, and potential plant diseases for pineapple farmers.
- When
- Between March 1 and May 28, 2024.
- Where
- Pineapple-growing areas, including Idukki and Kottayam.
- Why
- Excess rainfall has damaged crops and reduced demand, impacting prices.
Farmers' Concerns
Market Dynamics
Impact of Rain vs. Market
Farmers' Concerns
Farmers are facing crop losses and are worried about potential plant diseases.
Market Dynamics
Market prices are influenced by factors like rainfall in other states and the prices of other fruits like mangoes and watermelons.
- Price of Best Quality Raw Fruit
- ₹20 per kg
- Price of Ripe Fruit
- ₹13–15 per kg
- Rainfall Received (March 1 - May 28)
- 509.3 mm
- Normal Rainfall (March 1 - May 28)
- 366.8 mm
- Rainfall Increase
- 39% more than usual