How could the decline in Avarekai cultivation affect prices in Bengaluru?
Reduced Avarekai supply from Kolar district may raise prices in Bengaluru markets The sharp decline in Avarekai cultivation in Kolar district, driven by deficient rainfall, is expected to reduce the supply of the seasonal vegetable to Bengaluru markets. The area under cultivation dropped by 70%, from nearly 1,000 hectares to about 300 hectares. Since Bengaluru accounts for a major share of demand during the peak consumption season, this lower supply combined with strong demand could lead to price increases, potentially reaching ₹100 per kg.
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The Department of Agriculture released cultivation figures for Karnataka showing a sharp decline in Avarekai (field beans) in Kolar district. The area under cultivation dropped by 70%, falling from nearly 1,000 hectares to about 300 hectares. This reduction is attributed to deficient rainfall during the southwest monsoon and dry weather conditions that discouraged farmers from sowing the crop.
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Avarekai and Idakida Bele are largely sourced from the Ramanagara region and Kolar district, which are parts of Karnataka. The reduced cultivation in Kolar could affect supplies to Bengaluru markets, where demand is strong, especially during the Sankranti festival season.
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- Cultivation of Avarekai in Kolar district dropped by 70% this year.thehindu.com
- The area under cultivation dropped from nearly 1,000 hectares to about 300 hectares.thehindu.com
- Avarekai and Idakida Bele are largely sourced from the Ramanagara region.thehindu.com
- Prices could rise to ₹100 per kg in Bengaluru markets.thehindu.com
Why it matters
Avarekai is a popular seasonal vegetable in Karnataka, consumed in various preparations between November and February. For households in Bengaluru, which accounts for a major share of demand, a significant price increase during the Sankranti festival season could impact household budgets and food security.
While scientists have developed improved, high-yielding Avarekai varieties, such as HA 5, these varieties still require adequate soil moisture and rainfall for a good harvest. The current drought conditions are forcing farmers to abandon cultivation or rely on borewell water, limiting the overall availability of the crop.
What we don't know yet
- Will the current dry weather conditions persist through the peak consumption season?
- How much of the supply shortage can be offset by farmers using improved, drought-resistant varieties?
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Who else could feel it
Other possible ripples from the same event.
- agricultureLikelyAvarekai production is likely to face a strong negative impact due to reduced cultivation area
- D. K. ShivakumarLikelyD. K. Shivakumar may need to address farmer distress amid Avarekai crop decline
- cabinetPossibleThe cabinet may need to address agricultural shortfalls and market price increases.
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- thehindu.comSunday
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