Renewable Sources or Survival First ?
The climate is hot hot and hot in my farm. There had been no rains for the past few months. Ironically there is no wind either. It is not supposed to be this way. Perhaps climate change is becoming a reality and a local issue ? Elders are saying that the seasons are delaying. This month is supposed to be having high speed wind. That was how it was last year. Today there is zero wind.
Near my farm, other towns like Nanguneri are experiencing fast depletion of water from their large ponds. The well water levels are also going down. People were cheerful just two months back when there were rains. We hoped the water collected in ponds will stay put for many months. That seems to be not the case now.
Back in the farm, Subbu has raised the SOS. Yesterday when I wanted to check on the progress of JCB work on the planned digging activity to expand the existing rain water pond, he was not at all in a mood to answer any questions. His only thought was WATER. He was very sad and agitated. He said without water the banana and other crops will dry out soon. He urged me to do something urgently. The windmill is not working due to lack of wind. The neighboring well owner has refused to share water because it is required for his own use.
Subbu urgently called for a suggestion. Perhaps we need to buy an Oil Pump and Compressor. The existing mini kerosene motor is not able to pull the water. Perhaps we need to spend 15 K on this. Purchasing water is another option. But it costly one and is not sustainable. The local wisdom says, we need to own our own pump set.
His urge was so much that he set out late in the evening on motorcycle to Tirunelveli market to survey new Pumps. I asked him to wear helmet without fail. By 8.30 PM when I checked with him, the market was half closed due to ABJ Abdul Kalam's last rites ceremony. (He is the 11th president of India).
Initial inquiry reveals that 5 KV Pumpset with Dieseal motor will cost upwards of 30K.. We decided if we go for a pump, we will go for a good company brand. Second hand is not reliable. Hmmmm. Need to take a call today after exploring further options.
I hate this idea of buying a Fossil fuel pump. But what is the choice now? When you need to water the plants in next 48 hours or less ? We need to save the crops. All other things take a backseat now.
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The climate is hot hot and hot in my farm. There had been no rains for the past few months. Ironically there is no wind either. It is not supposed to be this way. Perhaps climate change is becoming a reality and a local issue ? Elders are saying that the seasons are delaying. This month is supposed to be having high speed wind. That was how it was last year. Today there is zero wind.
Near my farm, other towns like Nanguneri are experiencing fast depletion of water from their large ponds. The well water levels are also going down. People were cheerful just two months back when there were rains. We hoped the water collected in ponds will stay put for many months. That seems to be not the case now.
Back in the farm, Subbu has raised the SOS. Yesterday when I wanted to check on the progress of JCB work on the planned digging activity to expand the existing rain water pond, he was not at all in a mood to answer any questions. His only thought was WATER. He was very sad and agitated. He said without water the banana and other crops will dry out soon. He urged me to do something urgently. The windmill is not working due to lack of wind. The neighboring well owner has refused to share water because it is required for his own use.
Subbu urgently called for a suggestion. Perhaps we need to buy an Oil Pump and Compressor. The existing mini kerosene motor is not able to pull the water. Perhaps we need to spend 15 K on this. Purchasing water is another option. But it costly one and is not sustainable. The local wisdom says, we need to own our own pump set.
His urge was so much that he set out late in the evening on motorcycle to Tirunelveli market to survey new Pumps. I asked him to wear helmet without fail. By 8.30 PM when I checked with him, the market was half closed due to ABJ Abdul Kalam's last rites ceremony. (He is the 11th president of India).
Initial inquiry reveals that 5 KV Pumpset with Dieseal motor will cost upwards of 30K.. We decided if we go for a pump, we will go for a good company brand. Second hand is not reliable. Hmmmm. Need to take a call today after exploring further options.
I hate this idea of buying a Fossil fuel pump. But what is the choice now? When you need to water the plants in next 48 hours or less ? We need to save the crops. All other things take a backseat now.
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