PARRA, Feb. 2 -- ERWIN FONSECA

Anthony D'Souza, or 'Tony' as he is popularly known, owns approximately 8,000 square metres of land in Parra. He fondly recalls visiting this land with his parents as a child, when he was barely 8 or 10 years old. It was during these early years that the seeds of his love for Mother Earth and nature were sown-laying the foundation for his eventual career in farming.

"My father was a teacher in Parra and also engaged in farming on the side, mainly growing paddy. We would join him in the fields and were always excited to help," recalls Tony.

After completing his education, like many young people, Tony pursued various jobs, including music and talent management. His passion for music led him to perform at fu...