Water saving agriculture 4
In October, farmers start cultivation in Sri Lanka.
However, paddy which makes highest income is not able to cultivate due to water scarcity and no raining in October.
JEN distributes seeds suitable for drought and drip irrigation equipment as these might help to generate income without paddy in drought season.
Chill has many types: original, hybrid and modified and several grades. High grade seeds are management of production by the government.
It will harvest after 3 months and will generate income directly.
[Packing seeds by JEN’s staff]
[Distribution of seeds]
[Explained by the company regarding drip irrigation equipment]
[Beneficiaries set up the drip irrigation equipment]
Currently, farmers wish it will start rainy season and cultivate their field.
(It seems rainy season started in the end of October. So that paddy field has spread around the farming location as well as other crops which are against drought.
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