MARGAO, April 29 -- They are the sons of the soil in the truest sense. Their soil is being taken over due to land acquisition, and destroyed due to the ingress of water from broken bunds and debris. Moreover, land under cultivation is shrinking.

Thousands of farmers find themselves gazing into an uncertain future, their aspirations intertwined with the very soil they diligently cultivate to nourish the communities.

With each new season, farmers in Goa embark on their journey with a glimmer of hope, anticipating that the fruits of their labour-their crops-will secure them a minimum support price (MSP) from the government. This assurance is vital to ensure that their cultivation costs are at least met, providing a semblance of stability i...