A dimension within Traditional Seed Scarcity
Focuses on issues related to infertile government seeds and the need for farmer support in agriculture.
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This time, the agriculture department is not providing Rabi seeds, which is a problem for us, so the government should provide Rabi seeds.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
We want from the government that if we get free seeds for the Rabi crop, then we can cultivate another crop. Currently, due to our economic situation, we are unable to cultivate another crop.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
We only want from the government that we receive free Rabi crop seeds, so that we can cultivate other crops. Due to our financial situation, we are unable to cultivate other crops. Therefore, we want free seeds from the government.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
This time, if Ravi's seeds are not being provided by the agriculture department, then it is a problem. We should get seeds from the agriculture department at the right time so that we can cultivate other crops.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
This time, the price of seeds from the agriculture department is very high, so we are unable to take seeds from the agriculture department. Therefore, we want the government to reduce the price of seeds so that we can grow another crop.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey · Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh
This time, we are not receiving seeds from the agriculture department, which is a problem. We need to get some seeds from the agriculture department.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
The agriculture department does not provide us with seeds on time. Therefore, our problem is that the agriculture department should provide us with Rabi seeds before time.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
We request the government to provide free seeds to every farmer so that we can easily cultivate other crops.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
The agriculture department is not providing Rabi seeds to the farmers, due to which the farmers are troubled. Our problem is that the government should provide Rabi seeds on time.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
We are not receiving seeds from the agriculture department on time, so we want the government to ensure that we receive seeds from the agriculture department on time.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
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
The government should provide us with free Rabi seeds so that we can cultivate another crop.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
We should receive free seeds from the agriculture department. We want the government to provide us with free seeds on time.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
We request the government to provide free Rabi seeds so that we can easily plant a second crop.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
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
We want the government to provide free seeds to every farmer so that we can grow a second crop.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
We do not have seeds saved, but we want to cultivate green gram as a second crop. If the government provides seeds by December 15, we can cultivate and benefit.
— PRADEEP KUMAR KANHAR
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
Our problem is that seeds should be brought from the agricultural department and given in Khalodi village so that we don't have to go to such a large level and can receive seeds in Khalodi itself.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
If the agriculture department is not providing seeds this time, then there is a problem.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
We are cultivating moong without water. We are cultivating moong with our own seeds. The government is delaying in providing seeds.
— Kusha Mahakud
My name is Sabita Pradhan. My village is Ghosaguda. The block is Tikabali. In earlier times, we used to cultivate in the forests. And we used to cultivate millets, corn, black gram, and horse gram. We used to cultivate all those. Fertilizer was not even needed there. And even if we want to cultivate now, we are not getting seeds. That's why we are requesting the government that if they provide us with seeds, we will be able to cultivate and sustain ourselves.
— Sunita Pradhan · Tikabali, Kandhamal, Odisha
If we are to cultivate a second crop with zero irrigation, we will preserve traditional farming methods. We also request the government to allow us to grow wheat, gram, and mustard.
— Jayanti Bhagora · Malmatha, Dungarpur, Rajasthan
My name is Naresh Pradhan, from Dalabali village, Jiridikia Gram Panchayat, K. Nuagaon Block, Kandhamal District. Currently, due to a shortage of seeds and lack of irrigation, we are unable to cultivate a second crop. Therefore, please provide us with seeds for cultivating a second crop.
— Rajib Pradhan · Sarangada, Kandhamal, Odisha
It is a big problem if the village farmers are not getting seeds from the agriculture department. They have been told many times, but they are not providing any seeds.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
We cultivate the seeds that we ourselves have saved and kept. And sometimes, the seeds we get from the government, they turn out to be infertile seeds, as a result, they don't even sprout. And consequently, we won't cultivate, [and we just] get the [negative] result. This is a big problem.
— RITARANI PRADHAN · Raikia, Kandhamal, Odisha
We received free seeds from the agriculture department so that we can cultivate the second crop well.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
It seems Kuntula Pada village is Kutrabali. In Delhi, there is also Titrabali. In the past, we used to plant seeds like paddy, millet, maize, etc., in the hills. And no fertilizer was used in this cycle. That's why our health was good. And now we are unable to get these seeds. Therefore, we request the government. If you provide us with seeds, we will be able to cultivate. Thank you.
— Sunita Pradhan · Tikabali, Kandhamal, Odisha
My name is Nathu Baru Rayat. Village Rangaguda, Panchayat Bamangaon, Block Daringbadi, District Kandhamal. I am a farmer. I wish to cultivate a second crop, but I am unable to get seeds properly. As a result, I am deprived of this second cultivation. If the government...
— SUBASH SABHASUNDAR · Gajapati, Odisha
My name is Bijay Rahit. I am a farmer. But due to the lack of seeds for the second crop, I am unable to do the second crop. If the government provides me with seeds for the second crop, I will be able to do the second crop and support my family.
— Usharani Dandasena · Gajapati, Odisha
My name is Monohir Padila, from Khariguda village. I am a farmer from Katinga Gram Panchayat, Jarimal Block, Kandhamal District. I want to cultivate a second crop. But I am not getting seeds, as a result of which I am unable to cultivate. I hope that if the government provides seeds for the second crop, I could cultivate and become more profitable, thereby receiving help to support my family.
— SUBASH SABHASUNDAR · Gajapati, Odisha
I am cultivating with a small amount of traditional seeds. I hope that if I receive some assistance from the government, I will be able to collect more traditional seeds and become recognized as an active farmer in traditional farming. For that, I am appealing to the government.
— SUBASH SABHASUNDAR · Maradipanga, Kandhamal, Odisha
To encourage zero-irrigation crops, the government should provide free seeds of oilseeds and pulses.
— Sunil oraon · Ranchi, Jharkhand
After we finish harvesting paddy, we were supposed to get seeds. If we also get seeds for crops like mustard, chickpeas, and lentils, we would be able to make some progress through farming.
— Parsuram Sa · Sundargarh, Odisha
It came from Rama's office. Village Jirio Nagar, Panchayat Kumbhari Bari, District Kandhamal. I am a farmer. I want to cultivate a second crop, but due to lack of seeds, I am unable to do so. If the government provides me with seeds for the second crop, then by cultivating the second crop, it could yield more produce.
— SUBASH SABHASUNDAR · Gajapati, Odisha
We want to cultivate with zero irrigation, but if we do not preserve good seeds, then our farming will be fine.
— PRADEEP KUMAR KANHAR · Boudh, Odisha
I am a farmer from Nason Dharapada village. I want to cultivate a second crop, but I am not getting seeds, so I am unable to cultivate a second crop. If the government had provided me with seeds for the second crop, then I would have cultivated the second crop and become more profitable and could have helped my family's livelihood.
— SUBASH SABHASUNDAR · Gajapati, Odisha
My name is Jarunal Pradhan, and my village is Piparodi. And the GP (Gram Panchayat) is Piparodi block, Tikabali. In the past, we used to clear the forest there and plant millet, ragi, and corn. But today, we are not able to get those seeds. That's why we are requesting the government for seeds.
— Sunita Pradhan · Tikabali, Kandhamal, Odisha
Farmers are not getting Rabi seeds from the agriculture department. We have talked to the agriculture department many times, but they keep saying yes, yes, but they are not providing them.
— Amar Lal Dhurwey
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
