The meeting comes at a crucial time, with Karnataka witnessing a rainfall deficit of around 35%, while Kodagu, the largest catchment area of the Cauvery. The spotlight is once again on Kodagu, the birthplace of the Cauvery River, as the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) meet in New Delhi on Wednesday to review water availability in the Cauvery basin amid a weak southwest monsoon. The meeting comes at a crucial time, with Karnataka witnessing a rainfall deficit of arou

North Sikkim has entered India’s coffee history by becoming the country’s first Himalayan Specialty Coffee growing district, following the launch of the AgrImpact Himalayan Specialty Coffee Impact District. Representative Photo North Sikkim has become India’s first Himalayan Specialty Coffee district under a landmark public–private partnership between the Government of Sikkim and California-based AgrImpact Ventures. The initiative aims to develop a complete specialty coffee e

Weak monsoon rains in Kodagu and other coffee-growing regions are threatening crop yields, delaying farm operations and increasing pest attacks. A weak southwest monsoon has left major coffee-growing regions with significant rainfall deficits, delaying berry development, disrupting farm operations and increasing the risk of stem borer and berry borer infestations. With growers already reporting poor crop development, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has projected a 4% decli

The Kodagu Express explains why Kodagu is among Karnataka’s rainfall-deficit districts despite the arrival of the southwest monsoon, and whether stronger rains are on the way. Kodagu is among 12 Karnataka districts reporting below-normal rainfall so far this June, even as weather officials say monsoon activity could strengthen in the coming days. The southwest monsoon officially arrived in Karnataka on June 4, bringing hopes of widespread rainfall across the State. However, n

The proposals were discussed at a high-level review meeting held earlier this week, coming close on the heels of an alleged sexual assault of an American woman in Kodagu. Madikeri: In the wake of recent incidents involving tourists, the Karnataka Tourism Department has proposed a comprehensive overhaul of regulations governing homestays and bed-and-breakfast (B&B) units, with a strong emphasis on safety, accountability, and stricter monitoring. The proposals were discussed at

Bags of fertilisers. (Photo used for representative purposes.) Madikeri : As the southwest monsoon approaches, the district administration in Kodagu has begun early preparations to ensure that farmers do not face shortages during the crucial agricultural season. At a recent meeting of the District Fertilizer Committee in Madikeri, Deputy Commissioner S.J. Somashekhar stressed the need for timely action, particularly in light of forecasts indicating an early onset of rains in