Coconut prices shoot up in south amid Onam, Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations
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Across South India, coconut prices have surged from Rs 15-25 to Rs 80-100 due to pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions, climate change impacts, and pest infestations. Neglect of plantations, coupled with increased demand during festivals and tourism, hasCoconut prices shoot up in south amid Onam, Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations
Across South India, coconut prices have surged from Rs 15-25 to Rs 80-100 due to pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions, climate change impacts, and pest infestations. Neglect of plantations, coupled with increased demand during festivals and tourism, has exacerbated the shortage. Read more