 As we know, agriculture is the primary source of livelihood for more than half of the Indian population. And the nationwide lockdown has affected many of them. Although there are no latest official records, it is considered that Tamil Nadu alone accounts for more than 75 lakh farmers. According to the National Horticulture Boats Database 2014-15, five states Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka were involved predominantly in banana production. As per a report, Tamil Nadu ranks second in banana production across the country and is fifth largest banana growing region in the world. According to the state's Agriculture Department, the average banana yield in Tamil Nadu is 100 metric tons per hectare against a national average of 37 metric tons. The state's annual banana production is 6.2 million tons with 3 lakh hectares under cultivation. Tutukharin, Theni, Tiruchrapalli, Coimbatore, E-Road, Tirinalveli, Kanyakumari, Khadalur, Thiruvannamalai and Tanjavur districts predominantly produce bananas. The banana farmers have suffered huge losses during the lockdown. To understand their issues, news click reach them at their fields in Chola Vandan village of Madurai near Theni district.