In the Balipatna area near Bhubaneswar, thousands of coconut and betel nut trees are dying due to disease and natural disasters. Farmers report that healthy trees are suddenly breaking from the crown and drying up. This has significantly impacted the local economy and livelihoods. While farmers allege negligence by the Horticulture Department, officials state that an investigation is underway to identify the specific disease affecting the plantations. https://sambad.in/metro/coconut-trees-are-dying-due-to-pest-attack-11888538 #creator program