Agriculture
Coffee Board Launches Free Weather Alerts for Malnad Growers Amid Monsoon
The Karnataka Coffee Board has begun sending daily weather updates and warnings in Kannada directly to coffee farmers’ phones to help them avoid losses during harvesting and drying in the monsoon.
The Karnataka Coffee Board has launched a new system that delivers daily, accurate weather forecasts and precautionary messages directly to the mobile phones of coffee growers in the Malnad region. The alerts are sent in Kannada, the local language, and are designed to provide timely information on rainfall and temperature.
The initiative comes as the region experiences heavy monsoon rains that threaten coffee harvesting and drying operations. Excessive moisture can damage the crop and reduce yield, prompting the board to seek a proactive solution.
Farmers receive the alerts on a daily basis, enabling them to plan harvesting schedules, protect crops, and adjust drying processes to mitigate damage. The messages include specific guidance on weather conditions and recommended actions.
By providing real‑time information, the board aims to reduce crop losses and improve the efficiency of coffee production in the Malnad area. The service is free and available to all registered coffee growers in the region.
The initiative comes as the region experiences heavy monsoon rains that threaten coffee harvesting and drying operations. Excessive moisture can damage the crop and reduce yield, prompting the board to seek a proactive solution.
Farmers receive the alerts on a daily basis, enabling them to plan harvesting schedules, protect crops, and adjust drying processes to mitigate damage. The messages include specific guidance on weather conditions and recommended actions.
By providing real‑time information, the board aims to reduce crop losses and improve the efficiency of coffee production in the Malnad area. The service is free and available to all registered coffee growers in the region.