Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar on Wednesday met President Droupadi Murmu. Pics/X

At a time when drought concerns, rising agricultural labour costs and mounting debt are putting pressure on farmers, 12 cultivators in Maharashtra’s Latur district have demonstrated how collective efforts can make farming more economical through cooperation, shared resources and scientific practices. (PICS AND TEXT: PTI)