Farmer Seed Support

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

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

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

We should receive free seeds from the agriculture department. We want the government to provide us with free seeds on time.

— Amar Lal Dhurwey

To encourage zero-irrigation crops, the government should provide free seeds of oilseeds and pulses.

— Sunil oraon · Ranchi, Jharkhand

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

We received free seeds from the agriculture department so that we can cultivate the second crop well.

— Amar Lal Dhurwey

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

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

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

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

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

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 received free seeds from the government so that all farmers can easily get a second crop.

— Amar Lal Dhurwey

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

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

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

We have received free seeds from some source so that we can cultivate the second crop well.

— 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

In our region, the zero-crop, zero-irrigation crops, Sarguja and Tesi in pulses, are on the verge of extinction. The government should encourage farmers to cultivate them.

— Sunil oraon · Ranchi, Jharkhand

We are cultivating moong without water. We are cultivating moong with our own seeds. The government is delaying in providing seeds.

— Kusha Mahakud

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

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

The inherited seeds of gram, shiyali jowar, which were sown as a second crop in traditional farming methods and were very good for nutrition, are decreasing today. Efforts should be made to save them. The government should provide encouragement.

— Vijay kanesh · Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh

Hello everyone. I am Sanjay. I am a farmer from Gani Gram Panchayat, Tikapali Block, Kandhamal District. I farm using traditional methods and I also save the seeds for the second crop. I also cultivate the second crop in un-irrigated land, from which I benefit greatly. If this process continues, many farmers in my village will also benefit. So the government should give importance to this. All farmers should be able to cultivate a second crop, so please take concrete action for that. Thank you.

— Sanjib Digal · Kandhamal, Odisha

If we grow zero-time crops, it includes whole millets, Kang, etc., and the government should protect this crop in its own way.

— Anil Pargi · Maliya Dokar, Banswara, 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

We cultivate green gram without water. The government had provided green gram seeds for one year, and we will keep those seeds to cultivate green gram every year.

— Kusha Mahakud

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

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 want to cultivate pulse crops. Please provide seeds.

— dillip chhatria · Baragam, Nabarangapur, Odisha

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

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