Soil health improvement
Natural composting and organic matter addition enhance soil structure, fertility and water retention capacity.
Organic farming practices
Promoting sustainable, eco-friendly farming methods for healthier crops and environment.
7,650+
Farmers trained
Multiple
Districts covered
40%
Cost reduction
60%
Income increase
Understanding
What organic farming means
What is organic farming?
Organic farming is a holistic agricultural approach that emphasizes natural processes and excludes synthetic chemicals, pesticides and fertilizers — producing nutritious food while protecting the environment for future generations.
Our organic farming practices programme empowers farmers with knowledge and techniques in natural soil fertility management, biological pest control, vermicomposting, bio-fertilizer production and sustainable crop rotation — 7,650+ farmers trained across multiple districts.
This sustainable method focuses on maintaining soil health, promoting biodiversity and preserving ecological balance. Organic farming improves crop quality and farmer income alike — farming costs fall by 30–40% without synthetic inputs, while organic produce commands 20–50% higher prices in domestic and export markets.
- Soil health
- Natural pest management
- Biodiversity conservation
- Water conservation
- Sustainable practices
Why this work matters
The challenge on the ground — and our answer
The challenge
Costly synthetic inputs
Expensive synthetic fertilizers and pesticides eat into farm earnings season after season.
Our response
Natural inputs made on the farm
Training in vermicomposting and bio-fertilizer production replaces purchased chemicals — cutting farming costs by 30–40%.
The challenge
Chemicals degrade the land
Synthetic chemicals damage the soil ecosystem and contaminate the water sources farms depend on.
Our response
Rebuild soil health naturally
Natural composting and organic matter addition enhance soil structure, fertility and water retention capacity.
The challenge
Chemical exposure harms health
Handling synthetic pesticides exposes farming families to harmful chemicals — and residues reach consumers too.
Our response
Safer farms, safer food
Biological pest control, companion planting and herbal pesticides improve farmer health and produce safer food for consumers.
The challenge
Ordinary produce, ordinary prices
Conventional produce earns no premium at market, keeping farmer incomes low even in good seasons.
Our response
Premium organic markets
Organic produce commands 20–50% higher prices in domestic and export markets — trained farmers report a 60% income increase.
At a glance
The essentials
- Active since
- 2002Organic farming projects delivered 2002–2010
- Farmers trained
- 7,650+Across multiple districts
- Funding partners
- NABARD & DRDAVermicomposting project, 2009–2010
- Project portfolio
- 4 projectsTraining and vermicomposting, 2002–2010
- Most recent delivery
- Vermicomposting (NABARD & DRDA funded)Women's enterprise focus, 2009–2010
- Delivery model
- Farmer trainingSoil fertility, pest control, vermicomposting, bio-fertilizers, crop rotation
Track record
Project portfolio, 2002–2010
| Programme | Period | Type | Highlights | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Training on indigenous farming practices | 2002–2003 | Training programme | Organic training rooted in indigenous methods | Completed |
| Sustainable agriculture training | 2002–2003 | Training programme | Sustainable methods with a soil fertility focus | Completed |
| Vermi-composting and organic farming training | 2003–2005 | Training programme | Vermicomposting paired with organic farming training | Completed |
| Vermicomposting (NABARD & DRDA funded) | 2009–2010 | Key activity | Women's enterprise through vermicomposting | Completed |
Impact
What organic farming changes
Reduced input costs
Elimination of expensive synthetic fertilizers and pesticides significantly reduces farming costs by 30–40%.
Premium market prices
Organic produce commands 20–50% higher prices in domestic and export markets, increasing farmer income.
Environmental protection
Chemical-free farming protects water sources and the soil ecosystem, and promotes biodiversity conservation.
Get involved
Join the organic farming movement
Partner with us to promote sustainable organic farming practices that benefit farmers, consumers and the environment. Together, we can build a healthier agricultural future.