organic farmer

The youngster turned to organic farming in 2016 and grows a range of grains, pulses, fruits, and vegetables, without any chemicals. He also undertakes wood cultivation.

“The benefit of using Azolla is that it is locally available and inexpensive. It is cheap and renewable."

One farmer in Tamil Nadu earned approximately Rs 2 crore per year growing these humble, yellow fruits. Have a look!

“It was only two years ago that the concept of hydroponics caught my eye. It started as a hobby because vertical farming in a limited space piqued my curiosity,” shares Rahul.

25 years ago, when this young teenager with no degree made the journey from England to Tamil Nadu, he hardly had an idea about how life-altering the decision would be.

From an annual turnover of Rs 2 lakh in the first year to now making a monthly turnover of Rs 30 lakh, the duo’s successful journey inspired many.

From riding the tractor and scooter to effortlessly coordinating with their 30 farm hands, she does it all single-handedly!

Observing that the solution to most of our health problems lies in nature and how we harness it to fulfil our needs, Dr Hari decided to learn more about organic farming.

In a unique initiative pioneered by two grassroots organisations in Hyderabad, where about 100 consumers signed up with small-scale women farmers from the nearby district to produce organic products.

“I would ask many questions every time I met a farmer.”