A poll boycott for development in Vattavada Vattavada's historic election boycott in Idukki led to development and transformed the village into a tourist hub. The Hindu · Apr 20, 2024
Vattavada passion fruit gives farmers and buyers a ‘sweet’ deal Vattavada passion fruits give farmers and buyers a ‘sweet’ deal The Hindu · Feb 24, 2024
Kanthalloor garlic price reaches a new high Kanthalloor garlic farmers get high price due to its quality; many switch to garlic farming due to good market & price; Mala poondu & sigapu poondu are traditional varieties; GI status granted last Dec; Horticorp stopped procuring due to lack of market in Kerala. #GarlicFarmers #Kanthalloor #Vattavada #GI #Horticorp #TamilNadu… The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023
With Horticorp delaying payment, farmers start their own vegetable market at Kanthallur In Idukki, winter vegetable farmers have launched a 'Chilla' model farm produce auction centre due to Horticorp failing to pay them on time. The new market, exclusive to tribal people, opens Thursdays and farmers are paid a day after the auction.The farmers have decided not to provide vegetables to Horticorp… The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023
Major landslip in Idukki, 450 estate workers shifted Traffic on Munnar-Vattavada route disrupted as huge boulders land on road The Hindu · Aug 6, 2022
Price of garlic plummets in Kanthallur, Vattavada The small-sized garlic, which had fetched ₹200 per kg in 2020, is now priced at ₹30 The Hindu · Jul 28, 2022
Minister visits Vattavada farms, assures action Farmers in Vattavada brought up issues of water shortage and wild animal attack with Agriculture Minister P. Prasad on Monday when he visited the village in Idukki known for cool-season vegetables. The Hindu · Feb 28, 2022