date:Oct 09, 2023
Kerala farmers reported crop loss in 778 hectares due to the heavy rainfall which lashed the state over the past week. Paddy crop topped the list, followed by banana and vegetables, according to a first information report on crop loss compiled from the Agricultural Information Management System (AIMS) of the Agriculture department.
According to the report, crop loss was reported in 778.14 hectares, affecting 4,832 farmers. The loss, in monetary terms, was estimated at ?134.3 mln. Nearly 90,000