Orange farmers in Bhojpur are worried after disease appeared in their orchards and fruits began falling from trees before they were ripe. Farmers say the oranges are turning yellow, rotting and dropping prematurely.
The problem has reportedly affected even fruits that had not yet ripened, raising fears that farmers could lose a year’s investment and hard work.
Premature fruit drop worries farmers
The affected oranges are falling before maturity, according to farmers. The yellowing and rotting fruits have added to concerns about the condition of the orchards and the season’s harvest.
