Rain effect: Sweet grapes turn 'sour' for farmers
The New Indian Express|December 01, 2024
CONTINUOUS rain over the past two months, coupled with weather changes, has caused distress to grape farmers in Theni. With flowers failing to mature and turn into fruit, the price of grapes has dropped from ₹60 per kg to ₹15.
JEYALAKSHMI RAMANUJAM
Rain effect: Sweet grapes turn 'sour' for farmers

Theni is a major producer of the Muscat Hamburg variety of grapes, also known as panneer thiratchai, a GI-tagged variety that is extremely popular among farmers because of its quick growth and yield cycle.

Speaking to TNIE, Periyar Vaigai Irrigation Farmers Association president and Kaamayam Thiratchai Vivasayigal Sangam coordinator Pon Katchi Kannan said over 300 farmers in Cumbum Valley cultivate panneer thiratchai on nearly 5,000 acres.

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