Adani Foundation and NAU Encourage Organic Farming in Umarpada

SURAT, GUJARAT :  In a major step towards sustainable agriculture, the Adani Foundation and the Navsari Agriculture University (NAU) organised  a thorough training camp targeted at teaching tribal farmers in  Umarpada taluka, on the outskirts of Surat district, about quality organic farming methods.

This project by Adani Foundation aims to convert these farmers to organic farming techniques so improving their capacity in agriculture.

Held at the Umarpada Taluka Panchayat Hall, the training course covered a wide spectrum of agricultural problems. Key attendees were Shitalben Patel, CSR Head of Adani Foundation, Hazira, top scientists from the Agricultural Science Centre, Surat, Taluka Agriculture Extension Officer Chhaganbhai Vasava, The main speaker was Nishanth, an agricultural scientist from the Agricultural Science Center Surat under Navsari University, who answered questions of farmers and offered professional advice.

Training focused mostly on introducing and distributing the Deoli Column GR-18 seeds. Given free distribution, this premium paddy variety seeks to encourage tribal farmers to adopt organic farming practices, therefore shifting away from conventional ways applied in interior areas. Important topics including the best seeding methods for the Deoli Kolm GR-18 variety, building of dharuvadi, pest control methods, and economical means of production enhancement were reviewed in great detail throughout the event.

Emphasizing other agricultural projects accessible on the ikhedut portal, Chhaganbhai Vasava gave farmers knowledge about other resources and support systems. The Deoli Kolm GR-18 variety’s advantages—including its possible to lower farming expenses and raise yields over the next three years—were discussed by the agricultural scientists. They underlined the need of implementing these methods in order to raise the caliber and volume of their output.

Farmers from many communities—including Ghanavad, Chokhwada, Panch Amba, Andhalikuwa, Jumawadi, and Umargot—actively participated in the training course. Courtesy of KVK, Surat, and Navsari Agricultural University, these farmers got 500 kg of the R-18 type seeds. The way these seeds are distributed should greatly affect the local agricultural scene, therefore encouraging sustainability and more money for the farmers.