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Belagavi farmers turn to turmeric as tobacco acreage drops
Belagavi's farmers are shifting from tobacco to sugarcane and turmeric, boosting profitability, while tobacco cultivation declines due to health awareness.
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Belagavi farmers' shift from tobacco to turmeric and sugarcane reflects the growing awareness of tobacco's health risks and the need for alternative crops.