Kerala Farmers Shift to Exotic Fruits Amid Rubber Price Woes

Imagine farmers in Kerala who used to grow rubber, like a plant you tap to make tires.

But rubber prices have gone up and down a lot, making it hard for farmers to make money.

Now, many are trying something new: growing exotic fruits like rambutan and dragon fruit.

These fruits are more profitable.

The government is even thinking about changing the rules to make it easier for farmers to switch.

But, scientists worry that this rapid change could be bad for the environment and the farmers' long-term earnings.

This transition comes with challenges like figuring out the best way to grow and sell the new fruits.