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Agriculture
Kerala Rubber Belt Eyes New Fruit
✍️ thehindubusinessline.com
🗓 04 Aug 2026, 06:32 AM
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A spiky red fruit is bringing new farming hopes to Kerala's rubber-growing belt. The region is exploring alternative crops to boost the local economy.
The rubber-growing belt in Kerala is witnessing a new trend with the emergence of a spiky red fruit. This fruit is being seen as a potential alternative crop for the region, which has been largely dependent on rubber plantations. The local farming community is optimistic about the prospects of this new fruit, which could help diversify their income streams. As the region explores new avenues for growth, the spiky red fruit is being hailed as a beacon of hope for the local economy.