Despite drought and diseases, farmers around Bengaluru achieve good pomegranate yield

Despite drought and diseases, farmers around Bengaluru achieve good pomegranate yield

Farmers in the Bengaluru outskirts reported a satisfactory pomegranate harvest this season, even though the area has been dealing with water scarcity and disease pressures. They attribute the outcome to careful orchard management and timely irrigation. The successful yield comes despite the drought conditions that have affected many crops, helping growers meet market demand and sustain their livelihoods.