Mango farmers cut trees to explore other crops in Mancherial

Mango farmers in Mancherial district are cutting down orchards due to poor yields caused by unseasonal rains. The district, one of the largest producers of mangoes in Telangana, has seen a significant decline in mango crop cultivation over the past few years. Farmers are shifting to alternative crops or selling land for real estate, with some selling mango trees to traders from Andhra Pradesh for Rs 1,000 per tree. The trees are being used for timber, which is in high demand due to a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders.