Organic Growth

Traditional methods of farming  involved using a number natural methods to ensure proper growth of crops. Mrs. Savitha  of  Neikuppi village is a practising organic farmer. She attended trainings  at Krishik Vigyan Kendra in this farming technique and has been successfully practicing it for quite some time.Mrs. Savitha conducted a session on organic farming in Mullikulathur village.The session was largely attended by the women from the village’s self help group and a few farmers .

In the session, Mrs. Savitha introduced the organic approach to farming. She discussed the use of freely available neem leaves, cow dung an cows’ urine in farming and how they can reduce the usage of fertilizers and pesticides. Further she suggested a few home remedies for curb common insects that harm the crop. The talk was also supplemented by a video which demonstrated the various techniques that were discussed.

Mrs. Savitha also answered queries regarding organic farming and her farming experience.The women were interested in the biogas plant that has been set up in Mrs. Savitha’s farm and asked for details regarding it.

Impact

Such trainings have created awareness among the villagers about alternative methods of farming. Though many are reluctant to try it out, the fact that somebody in the nearby village has successfully implemented it has motivated them. After introducing Mrs. Savitha to the Self Help group, we have also encouraged them to directly contact her for any doubts. 

The villagers now contact her for farming doubts and have even planned for a visit to her farm to observe the biogas plant. Due to the interest generated from the training, the villagers are now also open to other agri-based trainings.