Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Heavy Rains Devastate Garlic Crops in Davangere District
Imagine farmers working hard to grow garlic, like little onions that make food taste yummy.
They spent money on seeds and care, hoping to sell the garlic and make money.
But, lots and lots of rain came, more than usual, and it stayed for a long time.
This rain made the fields super wet, like a big puddle.
The garlic plants got too wet and started to rot before the farmers could take them out of the ground.
They lost all the money they invested, and now they are asking the government for help so they can try again next year.
Heavy rains in Davangere district destroyed garlic crops, leaving farmers devastated.
Over 300 acres of garlic crop in Ere Hosahalli village were ruined due to excessive moisture.
Farmers invested significant sums, with costs ranging from ₹30,000 to ₹40,000 per acre.
Unseasonal rains prevented harvest and caused crops to rot, leading to potential financial ruin.
Farmers are seeking government compensation and a crop-loss survey to address their losses.
- Who
- Garlic farmers in Davangere district.
- What
- Heavy rains destroyed garlic crops.
- When
- Over the last three months.
- Where
- Harihar taluk of Davangere district, Ere Hosahalli village.
- Why
- Persistent rainfall caused crop failure and financial losses.
- Location
- Davangere district, Karnataka
- Affected Crop
- Garlic
- Affected Area
- Ere Hosahalli village, over 300 acres
- Cost per acre
- ₹30,000 to ₹40,000
- Market Price (per quintal)
- ₹2,000–3,000
- Farmers' Request
- Crop-loss survey and compensation