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NOTE 23: Plant Health Clinics

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Farmers and extension workers face a constant challenge in managing plant health problems. Biotic causes (pests and diseases) and abiotic causes such as low soil fertility lead to regular and often significant losses in crop production and quality. Diagnosis is made difficult by a diversity of causes and symptoms with multiple possible origins. Choosing the best management options needs careful consideration.

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The Pigs, The Rich, The famous

Piggy banks- we all grew up with them and they were an instrumental piece to inculcate a saving culture. It’s an interesting analogy for pigs to be associated with money given that in many Indian households, pig farming as a profession is looked down upon given the stereotypes that pigs are dirty and filthy.

But one 36 year old farmer, Mr. Amar Singh, has taken the unconventional path and is currently rearing pigs against the societal expectations. Last Friday, I paid a visit  to his piggery farm and his inspiring journey to successful pig farming was deeply ingrained in my mind that I couldn’t resist sharing. Here is Amar’s success story that I hope will motivate more youth to consider pig farming.

Read the full blog by Mahesh Chander at GFAR