tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25101267.post7744705190235256502..comments2024-03-07T03:01:03.278+05:30Comments on Farm, yeah: milling around the cornercsmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11557461643577046017noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25101267.post-20600114881920876052010-09-21T11:23:49.102+05:302010-09-21T11:23:49.102+05:30So, Sriram, where to start?
The topic is obviousl...So, Sriram, where to start?<br /><br />The topic is obviously enormous but I believe as we discuss things new ideas sprout and we all grow with that.<br /><br />The first thing that I think about is are we re-inventing the wheel?<br /><br />You have obviously learned a lot as you are immersed in your project but as your horizons expand, I wanted to reflect on a few things and here goes.<br /><br Kishorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25101267.post-28299834812511857942010-09-19T07:49:52.295+05:302010-09-19T07:49:52.295+05:30@vetrimagal - will be tough. in some places, this ...@vetrimagal - will be tough. in some places, this burnt ash of the hulls is used for sacred ash/vibhuti making.<br /><br />@arvind - the idea is to try to simulate seaside soil for coconut.<br />rice husk/sawdust/river sand/coir help in that (while they do not allow water to stagnate, i.e., drain well, they also retain moisture)<br />plus you add manure and other nutrients for fertility.<br /><csmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11557461643577046017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25101267.post-17373319086594878252010-09-19T03:34:10.318+05:302010-09-19T03:34:10.318+05:30I agree Sriram, it is all about the local economy....I agree Sriram, it is all about the local economy.<br /><br />There will always be forces which stand to gain by displacing the local economy. For example, the MNC's.<br /><br />There are many choices that we make daily that can help the local economy thrive. But to do that one has to be conscious of where you are spending. <br /><br />I am still amazed that poorer sections of the society Kishorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25101267.post-16768799634907479632010-09-18T20:20:38.056+05:302010-09-18T20:20:38.056+05:30Pardon my ignorance, but how does the rice husk be...Pardon my ignorance, but how does the rice husk benefit the coconut?Arvindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18389140400216481324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25101267.post-2855210178091947172010-09-18T19:15:07.575+05:302010-09-18T19:15:07.575+05:30Her in city suburbs we are searching for getting s...Her in city suburbs we are searching for getting some kilos of decent rice husk, for terrace garden!!! hmmmVetirmagalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01881952063893739315noreply@blogger.com