Banana farmers in Sangareddy destroy crops as prices crash to Rs 3 per kg

Banana farmers in Sangareddy district face severe losses as prices plunge to ₹3 per kg, far below production costs. Many are destroying crops amid middlemen dominance and poor market support, urging government intervention, cold storage facilities, and compensation for survival

Sangareddy: A steep fall in banana prices has pushed farmers across Sangareddy district into heavy losses, forcing many to destroy their crops even before harvest.

Banana is cultivated in more than 500 acres in the district, largely in Zaheerabad, Kohir and Mogudampally mandals. Farmers usually earn between Rs.8 and Rs.12 per kg for bananas, roughly eight fruit per kg. However, prices have plunged to Rs.3 per kg, leaving growers confused and distressed.

Despite their low returns, vendors in Zaheerabad, Sangaredd