Sweet Lime Farmers in Rayalaseema Face Heavy Losses
Sweet lime growers in Rayalaseema are facing mounting losses as rainfall has fallen short and groundwater is running low. Water scarcity is threatening orchards across several mandals. The crisis has left many cultivators in serious financial distress.
Context
Context: Rayalaseema is a dry region of southern Andhra Pradesh where farms depend heavily on rain and wells. Sweet lime is a citrus fruit, and its orchards take years to establish, so losses from water shortage can last well beyond a single season.
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