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Devanahalli farmers abandon guava, chakkota, Bangalore Blue grapes
Devanahalli farmers abandon guava, chakkota, Bangalore Blue grapes
The Hindu reports that farmers in and around Devanahalli have stopped cultivating traditional horticulture crops like guava, chakkota and Bangalore Blue grape. Ramachandra Gowda, 60, still rides his moped each day to…
The Story in Brief
The Hindu reports that farmers in and around Devanahalli have stopped cultivating traditional horticulture crops like guava, chakkota and Bangalore Blue grape. Ramachandra Gowda, 60, still rides his moped each day to his two-acre vineyard in Bettahalasur, about 25 km north of Bengaluru. Once, Bettahalasur had acres of vineyards and fields of vegetables and betel leaves. Now, the city's expansion has replaced most agricultural land with multi-storey buildings. Gowda is among the few remaining farmers.
The Indian Opinion
The usual narrative pits urban growth against heritage farming. But the real story is simpler: farmers are rational actors who sell when land prices rise beyond a point. The concrete question is whether the Bangalore Blue grape, a unique variety, will survive in any form or become a memory.
Source: thehindu.com
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