Farmers in Mudhol are in a fix with no place to sell their harvest of fruits. Rahul Padman Bengaluru, April 15, 2020 The month of April is the time of spring and harvest festivals when demand for fresh vegetable spikes. But, as the lockdown continues, the farmers fear a loss as they are unable to […]
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A group of farmers in Mudhol reveal how the government can help them overcome challenges in organic farming. Rahul Padman April 6, 2020 Increased health consciousness has seen a surge in demand for organic foods in India following awareness on the damaging effects of chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Despite the demand, organic foods are difficult […]
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In Mudhol taluk of Bagalkot district in Karnataka, the Soil health card scheme has failed as the scheme implementation is wrought with difficulties that defeat its objective. Shankar S. Irappanapar’s abode is unembellished and humble. He lives with his brother in a joint family. The entire family is involved in cultivation of sandalwood, marigold, neem […]
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Mudhol taluk has witnessed an increase in the number of HIV patients in the past five years. While on paper, only 10 per cent are registered with the taluk hospital, doctors estimate that about 30 per cent of the population suffers from this deadly disease that not only affects them physically but also mentally and […]
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The unpredictable weather over the past years confuses villagers in Bagalkot district as they face either excessive rainfall or enormous drought during different seasons. By Vivek Madhu Climate change, which influences the change in patterns of monsoon and weather events such as droughts and floods, has an impact on water in the rural areas of […]
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