Erratic rain deepens coffee farmers' woes
Erratic rain deepens coffee farmers’ woes Updated: Updated: Dearth of workers following pandemic outbreak a matter of concern Share Article Dearth of workers following pandemic outbreak a matter of concern The falling price of Robusta coffee, erratic rain in the midst of harvest, and dearth of workers are deepening the worries of coffee farmers in Wayanad, a major coffee growing region in the State. The spot prices of Robusta coffee and raw cherry on Saturday in the Wayanad market was ₹62 to ₹64 a kg as against ₹71 to ₹72 a kg a month ago. Whereas the price of Robusta coffee beans (...
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