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Cauvery Calling Panel 4
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Asian College Of Journalism
3:05
He says, "Straight support of the culture was always there. Imports bring down domestic prices. Farmers are getting a double squeeze because of it."
3:06
He also adds,"They don't get positive outcomes from crop cultivation and need powerful state support for agriculture."
3:07
Providing yet another example Athreya says, "Karnataka and Maharashtra could have more millets with more state support."
3:08
N Ram poses a question to Ranganathan,"Will your farmers give land to Jaggi for raising trees?"
3:09
Answering this, S Ranganathan says, "There is a misconception today. I make it clear that Jaggi Vasudev has not urged farmers to change their profession."
He adds, "Jaggi has just asked them to plant trees on the banks to absorb the flood water."
3:11
Janakarajan continues, "Even if they are planning to plant trees on the banks of river, it is not advisable. The best place to plant trees is the hills."
Venkatesh Athreya now concludes the panel discussion.
3:16
Up next is a panel discussion on the, 'Cultural History and its importance to conservation of Cauvery Basin.'
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