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June 14, 2002 

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AGRICULTURAL FARM IRRIGATED WITH MUSIC

Joji and Roy, Kodumpidi, Pala, Kottayam 686575

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Can music have a place in an agricultural farm?

Yes, say the young farmers Joji and Roy whose farm at Kodumpidi, Pala, resounds with Christian devotional music from dawn to dusk.

Drawing inspiration after a visit to the meditation center at Potta, Chalakkudy, they have installed speakers at many places throughout their 6-acre farm.  These gurgle forth the melodious strains of music for the flora as well as the farmer-duo.

Already music-enhanced farming is yielding results, they say.  Even after working from morning till evening, one does not feel tired.  Bugs do not venture into this paradise of Eden and birds do not disturb their yield, say the former classmates and now partners in agriculture.  Chemical fertilizers have been completely avoided in the farm growing bitter gourd, snake gourd, coconuts and many other vegetables.

Though for the past 3 years they have been involved in agriculture, it was only a year ago that they tried out filling the farm with music glorifying the Creator.

Except for one helper employed to irrigate the plants, all the works in the farm are done by the duo themselves.  Other than watering in the mornings and evenings, cow dung slurry is applied once a week.

When they ventured into agriculture, they did not have to spend much.  Their main expense was the purchase of coir and wire for growing the creepers.

Joji and Roy have thus proved that agriculture, as a profession, need not be a losing proposition.

The farmer duo with speaker by the side.

 

Courtesy: Johnson Vengathadam, Karshakan, May 2002

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