Why in news At Konnathady and Vathikudy grama panchayats, Idukki , farmers have reported that grasshoppers in large numbers are engulfing...
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At Konnathady and Vathikudy grama panchayats, Idukki, farmers have reported that grasshoppers in large numbers are engulfing their farms, leading to significant crop loss.
The changing climate in Kerala's hill district, Idukki, is threatening the farming sector, leading to increased pest infestations.
Farmers describe the rapid devastation, with crops being destroyed within hours of the locusts' arrival.
The Agriculture Department is conducting awareness programs and advising farmers on management techniques, such as ploughing fields and using neem oil as a repellent.
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