Returning to farming after years of expatriate life is a dream for many. But for Raju, a farmer from Vattayi village near Poomala in Thrissur district, that dream has turned into a successful reality. After years of hard work in the Gulf, Raju returned home and chose pepper cultivation as his livelihood. Today, his decision Read More…
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Turning Barren Land into Gold: Sheeja’s 45-Year Journey as a Farmer
THRISSUR: Rows of marigold plants stand in full bloom on what was once barren and unused land in Nattika, turning the landscape into a sea of colour ahead of the Onam season. Behind these flower fields is not a team of workers, but the determination and hard work of 62-year-old farmer Sheeja, who has been Read More…
Three Friends in Varavoor Show the Way with 13-Acre Organic Farming Model
THRISSUR: For three friends in Varavoor, farming is more than a livelihood — it is a way to serve society by producing safe and chemical-free food. Led by the Varavoor Consumer-Farmer Coordination Committee, Shankaran, Sethumadhavan and Nandakumar are cultivating around 13 acres of land, with banana, fodder grass and flowers as the major crops. The Read More…
Love for Farming Brings Peace and Income: Thomas and Roshni Set an Example in Diverse Farming
Thrissur: For Thomas and his wife Roshni, farming is more than a means of livelihood. It has become a way of life that provides both income and satisfaction. Their farm at Poomala in Thrissur stands out for its diverse range of farming activities, combining livestock, poultry and multiple crops. A visit to their farm reveals Read More…
Not a Symbol of Ridicule, But a Source of Income
With 35 donkeys, Father Davis Chakkalakkal is building a unique farming model in Thrissur, with a goal of expanding to 100 For generations, the donkey has often been portrayed in popular culture as a symbol of foolishness, neglect and ridicule. At Farm Park Thichoor in Kuttimukku, Thrissur, however, the animal has a completely different identity. Read More…