In Ernakulam, 6.40 lakh farmers involved in vegetable production for Onam
The Hindu
About 1,000 hectares brought under cultivation, extent to be increased as rains relent
More than 6.40 lakh farmers will be involved in the production of about 15,000 tonnes of vegetables and fruits for the Onam season in Ernakulam district, according to an estimate by the Agriculture Department. Sources in the department said about 1,000 hectares had already been brought under cultivation and the extent of land under crops would increase as the rains relented. The vegetables being cultivated for the season include cucumber, snake gourd, pumpkin, tomato, ladies’ fingers, ridge gourd, green chilli, vegetable cowpea, and brinjal. The department, aiming at self-sufficiency in vegetables production, had been engaged in making seeds available to small farmers, including those engaged in backyard and terrace farming, said a senior official. There was great demand for seeds being supplied through various agricultural offices in panchayats, municipalities and corporations, added the official.More Related News
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