It's raining and Goa's paddy fields are alive again!

Rohan Fernandes

The monsoon generally arrives in Goa in the first week of June. But, this year, it arrived weeks late, by which time, local farmers had already begun farming activities.

Goa|Paddy Farming|Verna|farmers sowing paddy | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

GET, SET, GO

The work of preparing the fields is done well before the arrival of the monsoons.

Goa|Paddy Farming|Verna|farmers sowing paddy | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

IN FULL SWING

By end June, paddy farming operations are in full swing in almost all parts of Goa.

Goa|Paddy Farming|Verna|farmers sowing paddy | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

TECH TALK

These days, many farmers in Goa take advantage of the latest sowing technology to assist them in their fields.

Goa|Paddy Farming|Verna|latest technology in farming | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

THE STEPS

Paddy farming involves several steps such as preparing the field, weeding, sowing, transplanting, harvesting etc.

Goa|Paddy Farming|Verna|farming adding fertilizer | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

THE RIGHT TIME

Rice farming is a labour-intensive activity, which is carried out during the monsoon months in Goa.

Goa|Paddy Farming|Verna|farmers sowing paddy | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

RICE IS NICE

Rice is the staple food of the Goan people, while paddy farming is one of the traditional occupations of the state.

Goa|Paddy Farming|Verna|fields in Goa | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

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