Sugarcane turned bitter for thousands of farmers in North Andhra districts
Thousands of farmers in Vizianagaram and surrounding North Andhra districts are facing a crisis as their sugarcane crops have become bitter, rendering them unsuitable for processing. The region, which once cultivated about 35,000 acres of sugarcane, reports that the sudden change has jeopardized harvests and income for the agricultural community. The issue began a few years ago.