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by Neha Swaminathan | 08-09-2018 23:55
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I wish to share information about a chemical free village in India, named Enabavi - a small village in Warangal district, Andhra Pradesh. It is an inspirational story for many other villages and farmers this small village is guided by CROPS (Centre for Rural Operations Programmes Society) supported by the Centre for Sustainable Agriculture (CSA). Today there are many visitors to this village to learn about sustainable agriculture. During the seventies, the farmers relied heavily on chemical fertilizers and pesticides and they used to spend about Rs.3500 on chemicals per acre. By 1995 problems arose and despite heavy spending, the crop yields failed due to pests. Then came an initiative towards non pesticidal management which is now widely practiced in Andhra Pradesh and other states. The farmers do not spend anything now on chemicals. This village shifted to chemical free farming about 15 years ago. The farmers here grow cotton, paddy, pulses, chilli, tobacco etc. During 2006, the entire 282 acres in the village were converted to organic farming. The close knit village has social control to ensure the farmers do not err in deviating from their ban on chemicals. The elders in the village teach their children the knowledge and skills of non-chemical farming. The farmers sell their crops directly to consumers and also through a marketing channel called Sahaja Aharam in Hyderabad.. Farmers here use methods like using tank silt, poultry manure, vermi compost and farm yard manure. They also started to develop their own seeds for many crops. They have set up many self-help groups towards sustainable models of production.
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Wow, Neha
It's such a nice report to share for all of our regional ambassadors, including mentors too!
Chemical compound and material usage have been criticized for a long time among agriculture field but not that much specific or efficient way of alternative method instead of chemical compound usage were given out so far.
Such farmland definitely overcomes many disadvantages that they do have, and it is grateful for me to know and search it!
Thanks for your report :)
Posted 12-09-2018 23:32
Hello Neha
Enabavi truly shows the spirit that cares and nourishes the farmland.
My grandfather used to plant apple trees and when he first started the farming he also used chemical fertilizers. However, after knowing the effect that this could cause to the environment, he changed his ways to a more eco-friendlier way and I am very much glad for it.
Hope these organic farming could spread more!
Thanks for the report :)
Posted 10-09-2018 23:18
What an eco-friendly village! The use of chemicals for farm activities does more bad than good. Farmlands(especially commercial farms) where use of chemicals may be very necessary, conservative use of these chemicals is strongly advised.
Thanks for that. Very inspiring
Posted 09-09-2018 22:18
Hi Neha!
What the village of Enabavi has been doing is quite admirable. Not many farmers can shut away from the utilisation of pesticides and fertilisers for a good yield. But the farmers as well as locals have ensured the continued ban of such chemicals and embraced the ancient but fruitful practice of sustainable agriculture.
You report is, as you said, inspiring! Thank you Neha!
Posted 09-09-2018 03:51
Organic farming or sustainable agriculture is not new to india. There is a lot of ecological concern among our ancestors.
It's good that we are re concerning these eco logics .
Let's hope this move towards eco friendship would lead to a better biofraternity and stabilise the ecodynamics which leads to optimal sustainance of the ecosphere.
Posted 09-09-2018 02:49