Authoor betel farming faces challenges from climate change, pest infestation, and high cultivation costs, impacting ...
Haveri: Scientists are pursuing a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the distinctive Savanur betel leaf. However, they face ...
But now, we are forced sell the same quantity of leaves at Rs 500 to Rs 550. Since betel vines are vulnerable to cyclonic storms, we have no other way but to go for early harvest and sell the ...
For generations, people in the region have been dependent on betel vine cultivation for their livelihood. When the GI tag was announced, the farmers were optimistic about increased market access ...