Kerala to expand farming to ‘every available space’, including fallow lands: Minister T. Siddique
Kerala Agriculture Minister T. Siddique announced a state-wide initiative to expand farming into all available spaces, including fallow lands and residential backyards. The project aims to revitalize interest in agriculture among the youth through school-based farm clubs.
Why it matters
This initiative addresses food security and rural economic development by encouraging decentralized, small-scale agricultural production.
Kerala Agriculture Minister T. Siddique has said that the government is working towards expanding farming activities to “every available space” in the State, including backyards, terraces, small plots and fallow lands.
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