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Farming
Can I learn your farming techniques?
Yes, at no charge. We will walk you through water storage, drip layout, crop selection, spacing and inter-cropping, and answer whatever you want to ask. Farmer groups have travelled here from across the region.
Do you train other farmers?
Informally and free. The Deputy Director of Horticulture recorded that local farmers convinced by these techniques have adopted them and are earning good profits.
What crops work on dry land in Ramanathapuram?
On our soil, mango, amla, guava, coconut, sapota and acid lime have all performed under drip. Amla and ber are the most drought-hardy. Come and see the plantings before you commit your own land.
What government subsidies are available for drip irrigation?
The Departments of Agriculture, Horticulture and Agricultural Engineering run subsidy schemes covering drip irrigation, raingun, sprinkler, solar pumpsets, sprayers and power tillers. We have used them and are happy to explain the application process. Confirm current terms with your local horticulture office.
How much water does the farm use?
Every drop is drip-delivered rather than flooded, so consumption is a fraction of conventional irrigation. Water comes from borewells and rainwater harvesting, buffered through a storage well, with solar-powered pumps.
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