Viral Disease Devastates Chilli Crops, Farmers Clear Fields in Barwani

A plant disease is hurting chilli farms in Barwani district.

The disease makes the leaves curl and the chillies stay small.

Because the crop is damaged, farmers are harvesting much less than expected.

Small chillies also sell for low prices.

This means farmers may lose both their crop and the money they spent growing it.

Some farmers are removing the plants and preparing their fields for another crop.

One farmer said many farmers in the area have been affected.

The Bharatiya Kisan Sangh wants officials to inspect the damage and provide relief.