Officials from the Karnataka State Lime Development Board have estimated a 70 per cent loss in lemon yields for the 2023-24 period due to the drought and have initiated the process of disbursing compensation to the affected farmers.
The Kagzi lemon variety, largely grown in Indi and other areas of the district, has earned a Geographical Indication (GO tag. This lemon boasts a thinner rind, abundant juice and the highest ascorbic acid content, making it highly sought after in various regions of the country and even abroad. However, the depletion of groundwater resources and insufficient government support in marketing the produce have prompted farmers to shift towards less water-intensive crops.
Source: deccanherald.com