following a learning-filled and moderately productive 2013-14 season, the planning for the current season started in july 2014.
as the july-aug SW monsoon was a failure, we undertook paddy planting in staggered steps. we have planted almost the same varieties as the previous year.
the NE monsoon was a further disappointment. we recorded 35 cms between oct-dec 2014 as against a typical average of 55 cms. this happens to be the third successive year of deficit rainfall. the dry lakes in our area are an indicator of tougher times ahead.
the neighbouring farmers who would have planted their rice by mid oct, could only do so by late nov. and most of them are struggling.
the poor NE rains also meant that the paddy did not take off with the same vigour and insect afflictions were higher. it is said that the oxygen dissolved in the rain water invigorates the crop.
we have planted around 100 nos mixed varieties of bananas. it is a very low cost crop and if the experiment goes well and we are able to sell without wastage, we could expand acreage in the coming years.
additionally we have groundnut, blackgram, greengram, cow-pea, sesame and mustard growing.
we wish readers a happy new year, pongal and more.
as the july-aug SW monsoon was a failure, we undertook paddy planting in staggered steps. we have planted almost the same varieties as the previous year.
the NE monsoon was a further disappointment. we recorded 35 cms between oct-dec 2014 as against a typical average of 55 cms. this happens to be the third successive year of deficit rainfall. the dry lakes in our area are an indicator of tougher times ahead.
the neighbouring farmers who would have planted their rice by mid oct, could only do so by late nov. and most of them are struggling.
the poor NE rains also meant that the paddy did not take off with the same vigour and insect afflictions were higher. it is said that the oxygen dissolved in the rain water invigorates the crop.
we have planted around 100 nos mixed varieties of bananas. it is a very low cost crop and if the experiment goes well and we are able to sell without wastage, we could expand acreage in the coming years.
additionally we have groundnut, blackgram, greengram, cow-pea, sesame and mustard growing.
we wish readers a happy new year, pongal and more.
4 comments:
Good to read a new post from you. Btw do you have anything to say about the land ordinance?
hope things are going well..
this is sunil btw. need to discuss something. can u ping me at my hotmail on ur whereabouts ?
thx,
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