A puddle created by the spillover from a borewell is the only source of free water for the residents of Nagakuri village in the Cauvery delta of Tamil Nadu
I doubt if there would be enough drinking water left for humans, let alone animals. We might have to sell our cattle so that we can but driniking water. - R Vijayamala, Farmer, Kalaperambur village, Tamil Nadu
Of late, farmers in the Cauvery delta have been growing black gram along with paddy to reduce their dependence on water. But this year even the hardy black gram has failed to deliver
A tract of burnt land in Deoria district of Uttar Pradesh. Though burning crop residue is prevalent in several parts of the state, officially, only one case has been registered so far this year in Gautam Budh Nagar district
A tract of burnt land in Deoria district of Uttar Pradesh. Though burning crop residue is prevalent in several parts of the state, officially, only one case has been registered so far this year in Gautam Budh Nagar district
Hippopotamus are largely herbivores, native to sub-Saharan Africa. They are not social in nature and mark their territories in water. A recent estimate suggests that over the past 10 years there has been a 7-20 per cent decline in their population
Veernya Gowdapatil, Voice of All-India Radio, Dharwad, on organic farming In 2011, Gowdapatil received the Purushottam Rao Krishi Award for inspiring small farmers in Harogeri village in Dharwad district to take up organic farming. After a division in the family, Gowdapatil was left with two hectares and eight cattle. He replaced chemical fertilisers with organic compost to reduce his input cost in farming and increased his income by selling organic crops. Today, he speaks on organic farming for the All- India Radio in his district.
Veernya Gowdapatil, Voice of All-India Radio, Dharwad, on organic farming In 2011, Gowdapatil received the Purushottam Rao Krishi Award for inspiring small farmers in Harogeri village in Dharwad district to take up organic farming. After a division in the family, Gowdapatil was left with two hectares and eight cattle. He replaced chemical fertilisers with organic compost to reduce his input cost in farming and increased his income by selling organic crops. Today, he speaks on organic farming for the All- India Radio in his district.
Veernya Gowdapatil, Voice of All-India Radio, Dharwad, on organic farming In 2011, Gowdapatil received the Purushottam Rao Krishi Award for inspiring small farmers in Harogeri village in Dharwad district to take up organic farming. After a division in the family, Gowdapatil was left with two hectares and eight cattle. He replaced chemical fertilisers with organic compost to reduce his input cost in farming and increased his income by selling organic crops. Today, he speaks on organic farming for the All- India Radio in his district.