'Co-operation was main mantra of farming earlier'

Inaugurating the ‘Battha Ulisi’ andolan at Sulia on Sunday, he said that though there is scarcity of essential commodities across the world, the craze for discovering new and innovative luxurious commodities is increasing.

“Earlier there was harmony in the fields. Co-operation was the main mantra of farming earlier, which is not to be seen today,” he said. Folk Researcher Dr Sundar Kenaje’s research work ‘Batthada Besaya’ was released by thinker Dr Hi Shi Ramachandregowda.

Karnataka Yakshagana Academy President Kumble Sundar Rao presided over the programme. Triveni Academy Kasargod Principal Dr K Kamalaksha spoke about the book. Dr K Subramanya Bhat, BEO Malleswamy and others were present.