Farmer Suicide Case Study

GROWING INTO THE FUTURE
By Harsh Nair
THE PROBLEM?
India is a land of cultivators, the very backbone of our economy is agriculture, there are about 600 million people (50% of total population) betrothed in agriculture of our country. But beneath all this greatness lies an even grander problem, according to the 2010 report of the National Crime Records Bureau, as many as 14,004 farmers committed suicide in 2011 countrywide. With the emergent number of incidents nationwide, several whys and wherefores have been prearranged to describe the motivation for farmer suicides, some people believe floods, drought, and debt, use of genetically modified seed, public health, and government economic policies are guilty of our farmers taking such an extreme

Hydroponic gardens grow hale and hearty crops with highest yields and vitamin content, thanks to their faultlessly balanced nutrient solutions and growing environments. Modern hydroponic methods make available food for millions of people all over the world, furnishing us with superior quality produce, even out of season. The National Horticulture Board and the National Horticulture mission by the Government of India provide substantial financial aid and subsidies on these type of projects. The Universities around the country are running various specialized training programs for farmers and young entrepreneurs and charge negligible

Plants grown in soil, rather than in hydroponic systems, have no exposure to several soil-based bacteria that coat the roots of plants. Plants grown in soil often develop immune factors to protect them from varying types of bacteria which are consequently passed on to individuals who eat the plant. Over time, eating plants, fruits or vegetables that have been grown in soil may help give you a stronger immune system.
2. One problem that occasionally crops up in some hydroponic systems is the growth of harmful algae in the water. In some cases, the algae will bloom and die so quickly that it can collect on plant root systems, suffocating them, making the plants susceptible to pathogens.
3. It has been suggested that crops and plants grown hydroponically will likely be more expensive than traditionally grown counterparts. This is large because of the wide variety of equipment and refined materials needed to maintain hydroponic systems.’

Hydroponics is rapidly gaining momentum and popularity as the best way to cultivate everything from flowers and food to medicine. In Europe, hydroponics is now widely accepted by consumers and is quickly catching on in India as