❌ This Will Shock You 😳 | The Real Story of Farming in India | ft. GV Ramanjaneyulu - Vidvika скачать в хорошем качестве

❌ This Will Shock You 😳 | The Real Story of Farming in India | ft. GV Ramanjaneyulu - Vidvika

Welcome to Vidvika Growth Talks, hosted by Srilakshmi Iyengar, Serial entrepreneur and the mind behind MetaFolks Technologies and Vidvika SkillVerse In this insightful episode, we address one of India’s most pressing issues — the crisis in Indian agriculture — with GV Ramanjaneyalu, Executive Director at the Centre for Sustainable Agriculture (CSA). With over 30 years of experience, he has been a leading voice in sustainable farming, agro-ecology, natural farming, FPO development, and farmer-led innovation. He is also the former Executive Director of the Krishnaswamy Academy for Agri-Ecology. We begin by exploring why farmer suicides continue to rise in India, looking beyond statistics to understand the real challenges farmers face — debt, policy gaps, rising input costs, and emotional stress. The conversation then moves into the dark side of government agricultural initiatives and why many schemes fail to reach or truly benefit farmers on the ground. A key highlight of this episode is the discussion on organic and natural farming — why adoption has slowed, the risks during transition, and the lack of institutional support. We also question the heavy focus on paddy cultivation, especially in Telugu states, revealing the shocking reality that nearly 5,000 litres of water are required to produce just one kilogram of rice, raising serious concerns about water usage and wastage. The episode also sheds light on the Beed district incident in Maharashtra, where women agricultural workers reportedly underwent hysterectomies due to loss of daily wages — with similar survey findings emerging in parts of Telangana. This opens a critical discussion on gender, health, and labour exploitation in agriculture. We conclude by exploring solutions for the future — the role of agri-startups, cultural and community-driven farming models, formalising agriculture responsibly, and how agro-ecology can restore soil health, biodiversity, and farmer livelihoods. A rapid-fire round offers candid insights from our guest. 🎙️ This episode of Vidvika Growth Talks is a must-watch for anyone interested in Indian farming realities, farmer welfare, sustainable agriculture, and policy reform.