The agrarian crisis has everyone worried. But the coolest solutions seem to come from farmers themselves. We have found this time and again in this magazine. Given half a fair chance, farmers know to sort out their problems.
Take the example of chikoo growers in Maharashtra who are our cover story this month. Traditionally these farmers have nurtured the fruit with distinction, but got little compensation for their efforts in wholesale markets where middlemen call the shots. Now they have become entrepreneurs and gone in for value addition. From chikoos they have made ice-cream, sweetmeats and even wine. . .
