A dimension within Irrigation & Oilseed Crops
Discussing crop cultivation, particularly pulse crops and oilseeds, emphasizing zero irrigation strategies.
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In our area, pulse crops are grown through irrigation, and oilseed crops are also grown. In this, from the government's side...
— Sunil oraon · Ranchi, Jharkhand
In our region, zero-irrigation crops of pulses and oilseeds are cultivated, which include pigeon pea, lentil, etc.
— Sunil oraon · Ranchi, Jharkhand
We cultivate zero-irrigation crops, mainly pulse crops. It is requested to the government to provide seeds to farmers for pulse crops so that they can cultivate well.
— Sunil oraon · Ranchi, Jharkhand
In our area, crops that require zero irrigation, such as pulses and oilseeds, are cultivated.
— Sunil oraon · Ranchi, Jharkhand
We grow a second zero-irrigation crop in our region, which is a pulse crop and an oilseed crop.
— Sunil oraon · Ranchi, Jharkhand
We cultivate zero-irrigation crops. These mainly include cereals, oilseeds, and pulses. We would advise the government to encourage this.
— Sunil oraon · Ranchi, Jharkhand
We grow other crops with zero irrigation, mainly including pulses and oilseeds. The government needs to make these seeds available to farmers free of cost through schemes.
— Sunil oraon · Ranchi, Jharkhand
In our tribal areas, irrigated crops, which include oilseed and pulse cultivation, are grown. The government should make full efforts to promote this farming.
— Sunil oraon · Ranchi, Jharkhand
In our region, zero irrigation crops are cultivated, mainly pulses and oilseeds.
— Sunil oraon · Ranchi, Jharkhand
In our region, zero irrigation crops like oilseeds and pulses are grown.
— Sunil oraon · Ranchi, Jharkhand
In our region, Asuni crops are cultivated using Asuni irrigation. This includes oilseeds, and among the pulses grown, Rahur, Masoor, Chana, and Batul are cultivated.
— Sunil oraon · Ranchi, Jharkhand
In the second zero-irrigation crop, such as oilseeds, our Surguja and other crops are grown.
— Sunil oraon · Ranchi, Jharkhand
In our region, tribal people cultivate pulse and oilseed crops, which are zero-irrigation crops.
— Sunil oraon · Ranchi, Jharkhand
We can grow crops without irrigation like Ragi, Masoor, and Horse Gram. Millet.
— arun raja · Kon, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
In our region, zero irrigation crops are sown, mainly pulses and oilseeds, and we practice traditional farming and conserve pulse seeds.
— Sunil oraon · Ranchi, Jharkhand
In our region, especially minimal-input, zero-irrigation crops like pigeon pea, black gram, red lentil, etc., are cultivated.
— Sunil oraon · Ranchi, Jharkhand
We grow irrigated crops and use cultivation methods.
— Laxmanlal
We can grow other crops like chickpeas, lentils, khesari, peas, and linseed without water or irrigation.
— arun raja · Ormaura, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
Yes, they grow crops. They bring various types of seeds and cultivate the fields through irrigation. Listen, grow crops.
— Rakesh kumar Kumar
Cultivation of irrigated peas and lentils.
— Sunita Kumari
We cultivate zero-irrigation crops, including pulses and oilseeds, and also conserve them, as they are part of our heritage.
— Sunil oraon · Ranchi, Jharkhand
We cultivate pulses and oilseeds without irrigation. In years with good rainfall, these crops thrive.
— Upendra Kumar Mahananda
We cultivate zero-input crops like chickpeas, flaxseed, and pigeon pea. Even with less water, the crops ripen, and their seeds are also collected. Narayan Lal Baranda.
— narayanlalbaranda5@gmail.com · Jhapa, Dungarpur, Rajasthan
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
In our region, rain-fed crops like black gram, green gram, oilseeds, etc., are grown, which need protection.
— bachcha lal · Shahganj, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
We cultivate pulses with less irrigation. Field peas, horse gram, and pigeon pea are all grown with less irrigation.
— Kamleah Kumar · Kota, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
We cultivate zero-irrigation pulses.
— Sunil oraon · Bero, Ranchi, Jharkhand
With low irrigation, we cultivate pearl millet, maize, kodo millet, Mejhri, barnyard millet, horse gram, and field peas.
— Kamleah Kumar · Ormaura, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
Yes, we used to cultivate and are still cultivating moong, urad, chana, masoor, and other seeds with zero irrigation. And more profit.
— Naukeshi Sahu
We farm with less irrigation. Batari peas, horse gram, and pigeon pea are also grown.
— Kamleah Kumar · Kota, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
In our region, zero irrigation crops include pulses such as pigeon pea, fish bean (machea), khesari, horse gram, and black gram.
— Sunil oraon · Ranchi, Jharkhand
We cultivate a second crop without water or irrigation, using green gram, black gram, and horse gram. We don't use pesticides or chemical fertilizers. We grow them very well from seeds, resulting in good produce for eating.
— Parikshit Majhi
We do farming without irrigation, such as barley and pulse varieties like 'baturi' and 'kerav'. Barley does not need water, and 'baturi' and 'kerav' are sown after the rice harvest and grow well. We also preserve their seeds, which are useful for sowing next year.
— Ram Kumari
Yes, we used to cultivate and are still cultivating moong, urad, chana, masoor seeds etc. with zero irrigation and are getting more profit.
— Naukeshi Sahu · Kalahandi, Odisha
In this region, zero-irrigation farming of pulses is carried out, which is encouraged by the government and will be done in larger quantities.
— Sunil oraon · Ranchi, Jharkhand
Cultivation of the second crop is done in our region, which includes urad, masoor, chana, and arhar pulses.
— Jagannath Baraik · Lapung, Ranchi, Jharkhand
In our area, most crops are water-intensive, but dryland barley and linseed are also grown.
— bachcha lal · Shahganj, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh
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
Yes, they grow other crops with zero irrigation. Here, for example, horse gram, ragi, kodo millet, black gram, kodo millet.
— Birohin · Mohla, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki, Chhattisgarh
We sow horse gram in the riverbed, which is cultivated in the winter dew. Other crops are grown with lift irrigation.
— Upendra Kumar Mahananda
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Facing the prospect of future water scarcity, our community relies on cultivating traditional zero-irrigation crops to secure food and conserve precious resources.

Our tribal community shares how to cultivate vital crops like chickpeas, corn, and lentils, even in dry conditions without relying on irrigation.

By utilizing old seeds from their fields and selecting water-efficient varieties, farmers in Kharod ensure food security with a vital second crop.

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