80 per cent of chilli cultivation inundated, possible drop in chilli export expected in Ramnad

RAMANATHAPURAM: As nearly 80% of chilli crops in the district have been inundated during recent rains, exporters are of the view that chilli exports this year maybe take a hit. Though 2024 has been a prominent year for chilli export and farmers were able to get decent prices, experts believe the recent rain could affect future export from here. M Raman, a major chilli farmer and exporter from Korampallam village said, "Collectively, our farmers have received orders for nearly 600 tonnes of Samba and Mundu Chillies for export in domestic and international markets. Horticulture crop inundation Chilli crops Total cultivated area: 11,538.3 Crop inundated: 9215.4 Block wise Paramakudi - 705.6 Kamudhi - 2,220 Kadaladi - 4,200 Mudukulathur - 1919.7 Thirupullani - 170