Spoke to Veeramani from Paravakottai village, which is 10kms from Mannargudi.
+91 91763 80655
He has 2 acres of land.
He grows rice, Urad Dal (Ulundhu) and ground nut in three seasons each year.
Kadalai starting in Marghazi (
Ulundhu starting in Panguni/Chitirai
Rice starting in Avani
They cultivate Grade 2 rice (ADT16) that is usually used in rice mills only. Not preferred at homes.
He spends about Rs.10,000/- per acre for the rice production
ADT16 is a 150 day crop and gives about 2.5T
Have recommended to him to try out ADT51.
Also promised to create a whatsapp group so he can also add other farmers from his area and we can communicate about useful things.
Veeramani from Mannargudi
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Re: Veeramani from Mannargudi
spoke to the farmer, still he dint find the ADT51 Rice variety,
he has cultivated KO51 and AC 16 varient for now,
which is only for mill use and cant be used for home use.
aruvadai is in next 10-15 days, he said he will try to get the variety which we asked for.
Also asked for get data for the surrounding farmers around the area, he said once he is free will try to coordinate and explain and give us the required data.
he has cultivated KO51 and AC 16 varient for now,
which is only for mill use and cant be used for home use.
aruvadai is in next 10-15 days, he said he will try to get the variety which we asked for.
Also asked for get data for the surrounding farmers around the area, he said once he is free will try to coordinate and explain and give us the required data.