A dimension within Traditional Seed Preservation
Discussing agricultural practices, seeds, and the role of government aid and loans in food security.
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We have received free seeds from some source so that we can cultivate the second crop well.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
We received free seeds from the agriculture department so that we can cultivate the second crop well.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
We, the villagers, have been doing a second cultivation, taking seeds on loan from farmers and from shops.
— Manudigal9900@gmail.com · Bhusikhamar, Rayagada, Odisha
We prepare our own seeds and cultivate crops even during bad years. The second crop brings good wealth.
— Anangaprabha Bhoi · Bangomunda, Balangir, Odisha
Yes, we are cultivating mung as a second crop. We request the government to give us double the seeds, and we will cultivate it again.
— Ulapi Sahu · Balangir, Odisha
We received free seeds from the government so that all farmers can easily get a second crop.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
We keep seeds and grow a second crop.
— Puspanjali Nag
We cultivate for a second time. Then, we personally collect and save those seeds so that we can cultivate again next year.
— Anjana Khadia · Sundargarh, Odisha
We will cultivate a second crop, preserve the seeds, and cultivate for the upcoming year as well.
— Gitanjali Bhoi · Sundargarh, Odisha
For the second crop, we cultivate seeds such as moong, urad, and arhar. We save those seeds to cultivate them again the following year.
— RINA BEHERA · Hemagiri, Sundargarh, Odisha
Yes, we cultivate a second crop, for which we use the old pigeon pea (arhar) seeds from our fields during irrigation.
— RAJNIKANT RATNAKAR · Kharod, Janjgir-Champa, Chhattisgarh
When we cultivate for the second time, we save those seeds from the produce itself to cultivate again next year.
— Anjana Khadia · Sundargarh, Odisha
We are cultivating a second crop. In our second crop, we are farming by saving seeds of chickpeas, lentils, and mustard, and applying manure using our traditional farming methods.
— Anjana Khadia · Sundargarh, Odisha
We cultivate a second crop and safely store our own mung bean seeds.
— Anangaprabha Bhoi · Bangomunda, Balangir, Odisha
We want the government to provide free seeds to every farmer so that we can grow a second crop.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
Yes, we are cultivating a second crop. We are growing lentils, moong, kalath, and their seeds are also in their traditional way.
— Trinath badanayak · Malakanagiri, Malkangiri, Odisha
We cultivate a second crop which is also grown without irrigation. Therefore, we get many benefits and profit from it. And we preserve seeds for the second crop.
— Anirudha Marai
We keep green gram, black gram, and horse gram seeds, and cultivate them in the second crop.
— Puspanjali Nag
When we store farmer's seeds, we sow them in the field during the second cultivation.
— Puspanjali Nag
We request the government to provide free Rabi seeds so that we can easily plant a second crop.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
We will do the second cultivation of gram and mustard. We keep good seeds, ensure proper soil, and provide fertilizer. We will also do separate cultivation. We always store good seeds for proper farming.
— Anjana Khadia · Sundargarh, Odisha
Yes, we cultivate a second crop without water. And farming is also done without water. We have collected and kept those seeds. And we will again plant that as a second crop.
— Ulapi Sahu
The government should provide us with free Rabi seeds so that we can cultivate another crop.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
We have cultivated moong and urad this rainy season. We will keep the seeds and cultivate again next rainy season.
— Gitanjali Bhoi
We are cultivating moong and urad beans. We have kept seeds and will cultivate again next year.
— Gitanjali Bhoi · Sundargarh, Odisha
We are cultivating a second crop in Dhanapur, and by keeping our own seeds safe, we are farming using traditional cultivation methods. This is our
— Padmalochan Majhi · Ratachua, Rayagada, Odisha
We cultivated moong and urad dal this year and saved the seeds to cultivate again next year.
— Gitanjali Bhoi · Sundargarh, Odisha
We will undertake a second cultivation of chickpeas and mustard, using good seeds. By providing good soil and fertilizer, we will also cultivate them separately. For successful cultivation, we always reserve good seeds.
— Anjana Khadia · Sundargarh, Odisha
We do farming. We save some seeds beforehand and then cultivate. This way, we get many crops, including green gram, black gram, and pigeon pea.
— Ulapi Sahu · Balangir, Odisha
I am interested in cultivating a second crop. And we have stored pulse seeds. Moong seeds, moong, black gram, etc.
— Sushil Nanda · Balāngīr, Balangir, Odisha
Yes, we cultivate the second crop without water. And cultivation happens even without water. And we collect and store those seeds. And then again, we use that for the second crop.
— Ulapi Sahu · Patnāgarh, Balangir, Odisha
Yes, we plant a second crop, cultivating wheat, chickpeas, and pulses.
— Bhagora kanti Lal · Dungarpur, Rajasthan
This year, we have cultivated paddy and saved the seeds to cultivate again next year.
— Gitanjali Bhoi · Sundargarh, Odisha
Yes, we are cultivating for the second time. We are preserving those seeds using traditional methods.
— Selina Pangi
We will cultivate mustard, moong, and other crops, save the seeds, and cultivate them again next year.
— Gitanjali Bhoi · Sundargarh, Odisha
We have cultivated mung beans this year. Next year, we will cultivate them using saved seeds.
— Gitanjali Bhoi · Sundargarh, Odisha
We will cultivate mustard, green gram, and other crops, store their seeds, and cultivate them again next year.
— Gitanjali Bhoi · Sundargarh, Odisha
They used to grow a second crop here without irrigation, and now the government should also support this. Seeds should be made available regularly, and everyone should receive them on time.
— Sunil oraon · Ranchi, Jharkhand
I am cultivating a second crop. I already have some seeds, and I am also cultivating by collecting seeds from farmers. And for me, the most valuable seeds are pulse seeds.
— RINA BEHERA
Yes, we cultivate a second crop, which includes pulse crops like finger millet, black gram, and horse gram. We cultivate these crops for the second time, and again we enjoy their benefits with care.
— Sastensh khura
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By utilizing old seeds from their fields and selecting water-efficient varieties, farmers in Kharod ensure food security with a vital second crop.

By carefully collecting and preserving seeds from our first harvest, we ensure a second, nutritious crop and maintain our traditional farming methods for generations.

After the main harvest, we harness the land's natural moisture to cultivate a vital second crop, ensuring food and oil for our families.

By cultivating a variety of crops, preserving ancestral seeds, and exploring animal husbandry, we build a resilient livelihood for our community.