Archive · 28 May 2025
Krishnagiri Jasmine Farmers Face Losses Due to Rainfall
Farmers in Krishnagiri grow jasmine flowers, which they were hoping to sell during the wedding season.
They planted the flowers in February and spent money to take care of the plants.
Unfortunately, heavy rain in the past 10 days damaged their crops.
The farmers are now struggling to harvest even a small amount of flowers.
This is because the rain is unusual for the summer and usually happens during the rainy season.
They sell these flowers in places like Bengaluru and Salem.
This means they will earn a lot less money than they expected.
Jasmine growers in Krishnagiri district report damage to around 350-400 acres of jasmine cultivation.
The farmers had invested approximately one lakh rupees per acre for cultivation.
The recent rainfall is unusual for the summer season, impacting the jasmine harvest.
Harvest is expected to drop significantly, with less than one tonne of flowers collected daily compared to a usual 25 tonnes.
Jasmine flowers are typically sold in cities including Bengaluru, Vellore, and Salem.
- Who
- Jasmine growers in Krishnagiri district.
- What
- Heavy rainfall damaged jasmine crops in Krishnagiri district.
- When
- During the past 10 days, impacting the jasmine harvest until June.
- Where
- Rayakottai and nearby villages in Krishnagiri district.
- Why
- Continuous rainfall and cold weather have damaged the jasmine crops, leading to significant financial losses for the farmers.
- Affected Area
- 350-400 acres of jasmine cultivation
- Location
- Rayakottai and nearby villages, Krishnagiri district
- Primary Crop
- Jasmine
- Investment per Acre
- Approximately 1 lakh rupees
- Usual Harvest
- 25 tonnes daily
- Expected Harvest Drop
- May drop until June
- Flower Destinations
- Bengaluru, Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Ranipet, and Salem