Visiting our own farm is always a thrill. It generally starts with great expectation, eagerness followed by some disappointment, reconciliation then some encouragement and moment of triumph and proudness when we part. The thoughts will linger for long time to come in memory and photos.
Last week I had been to my farm. Had some domestic work which I combined with one day farm visit. Preparation for this visit however started two weeks back.
The following were the main accomplishments;
a) The 83mm new pump sent by ABS was delivered after chasing the TCI-XPS logistics. In the so called most modern Logistics company, they were shifting the consignment back and forth between Kanyakumari and Salem without delivering en-route. I wonder how the courier operates without any proper coordination. At last We intercepted the consignment on highways at-last and brought to the farm.
This pump is now installed in my absence and seems to be working fine. But full potential is unknown as there is no wind.
b) The chain block was put to use when I was there. It is very convenient to lift very heavy objects with just one person. Very nice purchase. Subbu was smiling all the way.
c) Presented the team with some tea shirts and incentives for others to buy new cloths. We made black coffee at the farm and had good meeting chat.
The rest in Visuals.
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| Every Farm visit starts with Worshipping God. Sastha is in front of my farm and is now having new Roof. He |
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| By and Large the farm is dry. There is no greenary. Even the toughest of the weeds are dried out |
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| Another view from the road (in front of Sastha Temple). |
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| The mud pond with new fence made from iron angle rods and matching GI wire with sleeves |
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| Pond waiting for water. The inlet and outlets are cemented and ready. There is a rock in the left which cannot be flattened. I am not satisfied with JCB work. Anyway....... Once it rains, hope the mud will settle down. |
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| The coconut is growing well |
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The compost tank and the nursary are unutilised still. No focus on that now. Water is the priority. There is
no agro activity to generate biomass. |
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| The resting place or kutir is very useful. This is the meeting place |
