The SGAO at Margao informed that the agricultural area which was 5,200 hectares in 2020 has increased to 5,247 hectares this year. He further informed that Francisco Coutinho of Benaulim has cultivated 8,950 square meters of land, John Barreto 6,100 square meters, Mariano Fernandes 6,000 square meters, Tanisha Carvalho of Raia 2,000 square meters, and Godfry Dias of Navelim has cultivated 28,000 square meters of land. This information clearly shows that there has been an increase in the agricultural area under continuous cultivation in the last two years. "Our office provides full support to all the farmers of Salcete and Mormugao Talukas. Caitan Fernandes, farmer from Nuvem told Herald that his agricultural land has been gifted to them by forefathers.

Source: The Herald August 10, 2022 23:34 UTC