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When a panchayat in Kerala rediscovers its heritage of Pokkali cultivation

Initiative to develop Kottuvally Grama Panchayat in Ernakulam as heritage site for Pokkali rice. Viva Cultural Organisation inaugurated 'Organic Theatre' to spread message of Pokkali heritage. District Panchayat announced project to create heritage museum for rice variety. ₹10 lakh allocated to begin work for museum. District Panchayat to procure Pokkali…

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

Costly labour, preference for shrimp culture loom over Pokkali’s future

Costly labour, preference for shrimp culture loom over Pokkali’s future

Pokkali cultivation needs no use of fertiliser or pesticide as it follows a unique rotational crop pattern. The paddy is cultivated from April to October when the salt content in water is lowered by monsoon rain, whereas prawns are farmed in the same fields between November and March when the…

The Hindu · Jun 13, 2023

Pokkali gasping

Pokkali gasping

Pokkali, the saline water-resistant, nutritious and premium-priced rice, should have been everyone’s darling but it remains a neglected crop with acreage on a free fall. Being a double crop, it is losing out to aquaculture. Experts call for its preservation not only for its nutritious value but also for its role…

The Hindu · Jul 8, 2022

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Sowing seeds of artistry with Organic Theatre

Pokkali farms in Koonammavu to witness a play taking shape in the next three months

The Hindu · Jun 16, 2022

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