Goa is rooted in the agriculture of Gaondongrem village

Rohan Fernandes

HARVEST HAPPINESS

In remote Gaondongrem village, Canacona, in South Goa, farming is not just a profession, it's a way of life.

Goa | agriculture in Goa | Harvesting time | harvesting | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

FRUIT OF THEIR LABOUR

Villagers believe manual harvesting is a daily form of exercise which keeps them fit and safe from diseases like diabetes.

Goa | agriculture in Goa | Harvesting time | Mountains | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

EQUAL TO GOLD

From cultivation to harvesting, the villagers work hard to grow rice that's healthy.

Goa | agriculture in Goa | Harvesting time | yield | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

WORTHY TOIL

The sweat and toil of the villagers leads them to a thriving life.

Goa | agriculture in Goa | Harvesting time | farmer | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

REAPING THE REWARD

The farmers of Gaondongrem may seem small, but they have big hearts.

Goa | agriculture in Goa | Harvesting time | crop cutting | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

RIPENED TO PERFECTION

Healthy soil means healthy crop and the best food that allows people to live healthy.

Goa | agriculture in Goa | Harvesting time | Farmer | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

HAY HERE

So, if you are in Gaondongrem, don't forget to meet a farmer and ask him some tips for living a healthy life.

Goa | agriculture in Goa | Harvesting time | Haystack | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

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