Step 3 — Experience
30th November 2019 at 10 am
We interviewed with a regional farmer from India about agriculture. To specify this he is from the region of kalliyoor. Enclosed you can see the interview questions and answers:
- Which cereal do you plant?
We plant runner beans. (It is a climber)
- How big is your plantation?
Our plantation is 1.2 acres.
- Where does the water come from for the plantation?
The water comes from a nearby lake which is sufficient for watering the plantation.
- How does climate change affect agriculture?
Weather extremes are becoming more common, the problem of over raining is leading to a major set back in the yield.
- In your opinion, how does climate affect food security?
when climate affect agriculture it in turns affect food security in many ways
- What are the biggest problems with water?
overflow of water from the nearby canal and over raining flooding our fields are our major problems related to water.
- What was the biggest problem you had in terms of climate and how did you solve it?
In my memory, I never had any that big problem due to climate.
- Is there a way to save water in agriculture? If yes how?
The best way is to purpose watering with drip irrigation and avoid spraying water into the air.
- Is it difficult to get the water needed to water the plantation?
No, we don't have any problem getting the water required for watering the plant. the pond and the vellayani lake nearby is providing me with enough water to irrigate my field.
Thanks for all your cooperation.
with kind regards,
Reshma, Lars, Dharany & Ashish
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