Pokkali Farming:

A Symphony of Land and Water

In Kadamakudy, the centuries-old practice of Pokkali rice farming thrives. During monsoons, farmers cultivate this unique saline-tolerant crop, which grows tall to withstand waterlogged conditions. After harvest, the fields are flooded to support prawn farming. This seamless cycle highlights the islanders’ ingenuity in balancing nature and livelihood while nurturing biodiversity.