Saxtticho Koddo

Located in a valley, on the banks of the river Zuari is the village of Curtorim. It is in Salcete, a sub-district of Southern Goa,India.

Through the ages, this village has had strong agrarian heritage and been synonymous with the vast production of rice, thereby earning it the title of 'Saxtticho Koddo' meaning, 'The Granary of Salcete'.

Today this traditional occupation is affected by shifts in attitude, labour shortages, GMO's and un unpredictable weather, only to name a few. Even though new technology is being introduced to help the farming community some very serious questions still remain to be answered.

The choices we make today will define what happens to our culture and community in the future and most importantly to our source of food.

About RedMackerel

RedMackerel is a communication company that is aligned with traditional Goan values. We grew up listing to local folktales and know that there are stories waiting to be told, stories that need to be told. We feel we can do this with integrity.

The Documentary "Saxtticho Koddo - The Granary of Salcete" is our first step in this direction.