Nendran Banana Planting Nears Completion in Tiruchi

Farmers in Tiruchi are wrapping up the planting of nendran bananas, a type popular in Kerala.

This banana makes up a big part of the area's banana farms.

Farmers grow it because it sells for good prices.

Many have taken out loans from traders to help.

They are using the recent rain to plant their bananas.

Farmers are planting on land usually used for rice.

This helps them avoid needing to get water from other sources.

Landowners are also leasing out land for farmers to plant.

This crop is very important for the local economy.