SHGs in three T.N. districts to be trained in natural farming techniques

An agricultural method that’s neither natural farming nor the sort that makes use of fertilisers and pesticides — this was the main focus of the Tamil Nadu Pure Farming Mission, not too long ago launched at a operate at Epic (Eco Park and Data Centre) in Padur, off Rajiv Gandhi Salai.

The method, known as pure farming, is the place crops are grown all yr spherical. It’s achieved in such a manner that vegetation that appeal to pests are grown on one facet of the plot to safeguard the crops, seeds meant for the following crop are collected from the earlier crop, and the highest soil is disturbed minimally to maintain the microbes intact.

As a part of the venture, members of self-help teams (SHGs) from 4 clusters within the Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, and Kancheepuram districts are being skilled in pure farming strategies. Every cluster will cowl 5 villages. This initiative serves as a pilot venture for the implementation of those strategies throughout the State. The know-how is being offered by Rythu Sadhikara Samstha (RySS), a useful resource organisation based mostly in Andhra Pradesh.

MoU signed

Gagandeep Singh Bedi, Further Chief Secretary, Rural Growth and Panchayat Raj, stated that the idea of pure farming has been gaining consideration. On this system, the intention is to make sure steady manufacturing of some sort of farm produce all year long. Artificial fertilisers are averted, and biostimulants are inspired as catalysts for plant development. Beneath the Nationwide Rural Livelihoods Mission, the Tamil Nadu Company for Growth of Ladies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with RySS to coach girls in these districts.

Coaching has already begun for farmers from Tamil Nadu who will take the lead in imparting coaching to others. These farmers will function useful resource individuals, able to selling this technique of pure farming. The strategy includes the usage of indigenous seeds, integration of animals into farming, discount in cultivation prices, assurance of standard earnings for farmers, and the manufacturing of secure, nutritious, chemical-free meals.