What Is Kharif Crop Access

Kharif crops are the monsoon-season crops of South Asia, sown with the first rains (usually June–July) and harvested at the end of the monsoon (September–October). The word “kharif” comes from Arabic, meaning the autumn crop. These crops are shaped by water: monsoon timing, distribution, and intensity determine their success — which makes them central to food security, rural livelihoods, and climate vulnerability in the region.

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  1. In search of peace

    Our hands bend iron for sickles,
    but the heart starts to imagine
    our enemies’ necks as grasses

    When I read these lines
    I thought what an image!
    They were enough for me
    to reach for my Visa card.
    I also loved watching him
    performing live. The first
    poem he read about
    wanting to be a river to
    emigrate but still be at home
    was marvellous.
    Thanks for the introduction Peter.

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  5. Thank you so much for posting this. I enjoyed Beweketu’s poetry even more than his novels through the years. I also hope his previous poetry works would be translated into english to reach a larger audience.

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