Farm to table: A day in the fields of Goa's Curtorim village

Kimberly Colaco

SALCETE'S BOUNTY

Known as the granary of Salcete, farmers in Curtorim work hard to ensure that the residents of the area have delicious, homegrown produce to enjoy after a long day at work.

South Goa | Farmers| Village | fields | vegetable | Photo: Mario Baretto

DAWN TO DUSK

Braving all kinds of weather — from the sweltering heat to the pouring rain — their work begins at dawn and ends by evening, demonstrating the unbreakable spirit that nurtures the land.

South Goa | Farmers| Village | fields | vegetable | Photo: Mario Baretto

HOMEGROWN HARVEST

Thanks to their dedication in paddy fields and vegetable patches, the locals get to enjoy fresh, homegrown produce in their kitchens.

South Goa | Farmers| Village | fields | vegetable | Photo: Mario Baretto

ANCIENT WISDOM

Whether it’s farming tips or an instinctive understanding of seeds and seasons, their wisdom has been handed down from generation to generation.

South Goa | Farmers| Village | fields | vegetable | Photo: Mario Baretto

FRIENDS OF THE EARTH

These friends of the earth stand as powerful examples of self-reliance and sustainable living.

South Goa | Farmers| Village | fields | vegetable | Photo: Mario Baretto

FARM FRESH

The farmers cultivate a number of vegetables for local consumption, including tambdi bhaji, lady fingers and brinjal to name a few.

South Goa | Farmers| Village | fields | vegetable | Photo: Mario Baretto

TO MARKET, TO MARKET

Come evening, and farmers sell freshly harvested vegetables at local markets, supporting their families and sustaining traditional livelihoods.

South Goa | Farmers| Village | fields | vegetable | Photo: Mario Baretto

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