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Anantapur, (Andhra Pradesh) [India], March 25: In a region long associated with drought and uncertain harvests, Mekala Shiva Shankar Reddy has emerged as a symbol of resilience, innovation, and farmer empowerment. Beginning his farming journey in 1985, the progressive farmer from Prasannayapalli village has spent decades transforming dryland agriculture through experimentation, water conservation, and the introduction of high-value crops. From a humble background and limited formal education, Reddy’s determination to explore new farming methods has helped redefine what agriculture can achieve in one of India’s most water-scarce districts. Introducing New Crops and Breaking Agricultural Barriers Mekala Shiva Shankar Reddy is…