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Dry_Farming

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Dry Farming: A Regenerative Path Through El Niño A New Era of Climate-Resilient Agriculture El Niño is reshaping climate in certain key areas of agriculture lands all over the World with delayed monsoons, prolonged dry spells, and rising temperatures.   WARNING SIGNS As groundwater levels fall and irrigation becomes unreliable, farmers need a system that works with drought-not against it. Dry farming offers exactly that. Dry farming is a regenerative, low-water method that relies on soil moisture, native seeds, and intelligent land management. It is one of the most powerful tools for India’s climate future. Why Dry F arming Matters During El Niño El Niño disrupts India’s rainfall patterns, causing: ·        Delayed monsoons ·        Long dry periods ·        Higher heat stress ·        Reduced groundwater recharge ·     ...
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Useful Plants - we are growing

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Curry Leaf - Tree: Murraya koenigii Medicinal Values of curry leaves: antidiabetic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, anti-hypercholesterolemic, etc. Saplings: (will be used for a good purpose): Plantains grown in friend's garden: All these plants will be grown along with other medicinal plants at EA FARMS.
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Little Kids Environmental Awareness

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My four year old grew her first organic tomato: My six year old niece's drawings regarding environment: Save the Earth: Recycling: Woman Enjoying the Environment
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One more Dumping Site - Thekkampatti Village

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The ITC Paperboard facility at Coimbatore was acquired from BILT Industrial Packaging Company in March, 2004. The Mill is located at Thekkampatti Village , near Mettupalayam, in Coimbatore Dist of Tamil Nadu. The commercial production under ITC management began on 29th March, 2004. Source: ITC Source - Article in Kumudam Magazine This article indicates that solid wastes which includes plasics, pesticides, and medicinal wastes (even fetus) has been imported to this village - Thekkampatti. Sub-contractors separate these materials and give it to the above mentioned ITC. However the remaining wastes are dumped in the land. These wastes should be properly treated and disposed instead of dumping in poor farmer's land. Pollution control should regularize these waste imports by implementing and following proper Environmental laws. Another dumping - Tannery Effluents I have done research on Tannery Effluents during my MS and Mphil degrees. It is one of the worst industrial pollution...
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