'Farm to Kitchen': Kalamassery is Scripting a Silent Agri Revolution!

At a time when dwindling domestic output has forced Keralites to depend on agricultural produce of questionable quality being shipped in from neighboring states, Kalamassery is scripting a silent revolution.

- Krishna Kumar K E @Kochi

The 'Krishikoppam Kalamassery' project envisions utilizing every inch of barren land for agriculture and helping the farming community right from seed purchase to production and value addition. A key element will be the soon-to-be-launched 'Farm To Kitchen' initiative, involving the provision of food products with no pesticides to support the two main stakeholders: Farmers who are promised a fair value for their produce and consumers who are assured quality products.

With the first phase of the project inching closer towards being realized, Kalamassery has seen an additional 1,000 acres brought under rice cultivation and another 1,200 acres utilized for growing vegetables. By the end of July, project planners aim to roll out an innovative supply chain, boasting a cold-storage facility and direct delivery of produce—right from the fields to the homes of customers.