Cotton farmers in Perambalur struggle amid rising input costs

Cotton farmers in Perambalur district are facing mounting challenges as rising labour wages and pesticide costs continue to erode their profits, forcing many to reconsider cultivation.

Farmers in the region say that cotton cultivation, once a reliable source of income, has become increasingly unsustainable. A combination of high input costs, pest-related issues, and a shortage of manpower has contributed to a steady decline in acreage under cotton.