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