Kolar’s Avarekai Acreage Shrinks 70% as Rainfall Deficit and Dry Wells Deter Farmers
Avarekai cultivation in Karnataka’s Kolar district has fallen by about 70% this season, as erratic rainfall, falling groundwater levels and prolonged dry weather have made sowing increasingly risky for farmers. The sharp decline underscores how climate stress is reshaping cropping decisions in one of the state’s key agricultural belts, with growers shifting away from a crop once considered a reliable seasonal option.
