Now that the water is available atleast through diesal generator, the farm is now relieved temperorily from starvation. People are visibly happy. We must have burned atleast 30 liters by now at INR 55/liter, but satisfied. Atleast works out much cheaper than water tanker.
Land is getting prepared in patches for cultivation. The cement tank that was not used for all these days is now filled with water. Paramu I was told was swimming in the tank. Good.
Kandan is scared to go near the Generator. That is his problem. He fears technology. he will not start the generator himself through the starter handle. He fears the noise, current and vibration. Sometime he even fears Jeep, officers and strangers. Some time back when Electricity board officials visited he ran away from the farm (ha ha...) Subbu has tough time.
Subbu would go on leave for a week in first week of May to drop his family in in-laws place. I booked ticket for him. I will be visiting the farm same time with my family. Perhaps we may meet on last day 7th.
Today an awesome experiment was done. The redbanana bunch of 7.5 KG was packed and sent to Chennai - "Restore" an Organic Store. Earlier i wanted it to be sent to myself in Pune. But changed plans. Let me sell it in a professional store. This store is run by Ananta Sayanan and team. He introduced to Gopi who is coordinating for transport of vegetables from organic farmers. Yesterday I set a concall with Subbu and Gopi. We agreed we will send this by courier @ 45/- kg to Chennai on experimental basis. It works out to be Rs. 350 for 30 Red bananas. Comes out Rs. 10/- per banana for transport and is very costly. But worth experimenting. Next time around Gopi advised us to send by public transport - state bus and promised he will collect it at Koyambedu bus stand twice a week.
Rest in pictures that Subbu sent. He has installed whats'up on his smart phone. But donot know how to handle it. Just installed.
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| Jasmine |
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JCB at work to dig hole for planting the nursary purchase that we did 2 months back.
Due to water scarcity this was in safe keeping away from farm. |
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| Sapota trees have grown in size |
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| Well, the generator that is saving us now. Pretty used one. But good condition. |
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Jasmine not flowering enough. Total 200 grams only. Due to water scarcity.
Now we need to increase the yield. |
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| Subbu had imported mud from nearby pond for preparing pits for planting |
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The panel board that Subbu had prepared. The ammeter is important. After starting
the generator they have to wait for current to attain high. |
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| The cement tank is getting filled. |
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What is the construction behind ? I am surprised. It must be the half finished multipurpose
nursary, workshop and workplace. |
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