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Bharat Aawaz
Cashew Yield in South Goa Halves as Weather Patterns Disrupt Crop Cycle
South Goa’s cashew production has dropped by approximately 50%, driven by unfavorable weather conditions during key flowering and fruiting stages. Local farmers, largely dependent on this crop, are facing economic distress amid reduced yields. Agricultural officials cite the changing monsoon patterns as a growing risk to livelihoods and are exploring adaptive support measures. The shortfall resonates across the cashew-dependent industry in the state.
