3 neighbours have shared what matters to them — in their own words.
“We will cultivate the land we have. We will plough and prepare the field. There is a slight problem with water. That place is dry and our crops are also dry.”
“ଅମେ ଅମର ଜମିରି ଯେନ ଅଛୁ ତାକେ ଚାସ କରସୁ ଯୁତସୁ ଆର ଯୁତା ବାହା କରସୁ ପାଣି ଟିକେ ଅସୁବିଧା ହେସି ତେନ ଥାନ ଖରସି ଅମ ଗାୟକ ଖରସି”
translated from Odia
In your area, citizens are expressing significant concerns regarding the lack of irrigation for their agricultural lands, particularly for paddy cultivation. They are currently relying on traditional methods, such as using cow dung and goat droppings as fertilizer, due to the absence of modern irrigation systems. This situation is leading to dry crops and hardship for families dependent on farming. 💧🌾🐄
“We collect cow dung and goat dung, mix them, and spread them in the field. Then we cultivate paddy. After harvesting the paddy, we bring it back.”
“There is no irrigation in his land, so they bring their cow dung and goat droppings to cultivate paddy and support their family.”
