Increasing farmers' income through natural farming; Farmer Vaijnath on the path to prosperity through organic farming
08-Apr-2026
00 Natural farming is gaining momentum under the guidance of KVK
Raipur. Mustard cultivation is an important Rabi oilseed crop which gives more profit in less cost, less water and less time (3-4 months). It can be grown in all types of soil, which provides good market price along with oil content to the farmers. Deep roots of mustard improve the soil structure and it reduces weeds. Due to the continuous demand of mustard oil in the market, farmers get better prices for it. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Balrampur is continuously providing training and technical guidance to encourage farmers towards natural farming.
Under the guidance of scientists at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mr. Thakur adopted natural farming techniques. He used improved seeds, the row sowing method, and seed treatment with Beej Amrit. As a result, seed germination rates increased and the crop was protected from seed- and soil-borne diseases. The use of Jeevamrit and Ghan Jeevamrit also improved soil fertility. For plant protection, he adopted organic methods like Neemastra and Agnistra, which effectively controlled pests and diseases. He says that under the guidance of the Krishi Vigyan Kendra, his dependence on chemical pesticides decreased. Now, natural farming has improved soil quality, which has also increased long-term production potential. Natural farming has allowed Mr. Thakur to achieve better profits at lower costs.
While Thakur used to get a mustard yield of 8.2 quintals per hectare under traditional farming, he achieved a yield of about 7 quintals per hectare under natural farming. He says that while production was slightly lower, the net profit was higher due to reduced costs. He also plans to cultivate mung beans and tomatoes in the future. Encouraged by the positive results of natural farming, he also began cultivating paddy using the same method.
Thakur also received training in natural farming from Odisha and shared his experiences with other farmers, inspiring them to pursue this path. Due to his efforts, many farmers in the region have now adopted natural farming. Natural farming is proving economically beneficial for farmers and also plays an important role in environmental protection and soil health improvement. The Krishi Vigyan Kendra is continuously connecting farmers with new technologies through training, awareness programs, and technical assistance. This is inspiring farmers to move towards self-reliant agriculture.
