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Agriculture | Farmers are among the heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic -Akila Kannadasan and Chitradeepa Anantharam

Farmers are among the heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic -Akila Kannadasan and Chitradeepa Anantharam

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published Published on Apr 7, 2020   modified Modified on Apr 9, 2020

-The Hindu

Amid stories of farmers struggling to sell their produce due to the lockdown, there is also a ray of hope in those who sell locally, creating more self-sufficient communities

Vegetables are the new gold. Whoever thought one would dream of roasted potato and carrot raita? These are strange times. After we venture out to buy them, mask and gloves on, we (hopefully) return triumphant, our bags bulging with carrots, beans, and tomatoes. As there is a limit to how much we can stock up on vegetables, it is inevitable that grocery stores have a steady stream of customers every day, as people balance keeping their families fed and following social distancing rules. Fortunately, despite the panic buying, shelves are kept reasonably well-stocked thanks to our farmers, supplying freshly-harvested fruits and vegetables every day. They are among the heroes of this pandemic.

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The Hindu, 7 April, 2020, https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/agriculture/farmers-are-among-the-heroes-of-the-covid-19-pandemic/article31280094.ece


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