Amaravati, March 17, 2026: Farmers in Seethampeta agency of Parvathipuram-Manyam district are grappling with a sudden plunge in jackfruit prices.
The crop, a key horticulture product in the tribal area, yields at least 5,500 tons this season across roughly 800 acres under organic methods.
Demand remains solid from states like Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, and Maharashtra, especially during marriage season, yet local traders now pay only ₹8 per fruit down sharply from ₹30 at the season's start.
