Farmers Day 2024 – Honoring Champions of Sustainable Agriculture
This year, we celebrate the exceptional efforts of farmers who have embraced natural and organic practices, setting an inspiring example for future generations. Meet our awardees:
Sri Mallesh, Smt. Padma, and Amma Satyamma
- Contributions:
- Practicing Subhash Palekar Natural Farming for 5 years.
- Cultivating 18 varieties of indigenous rice and groundnuts.
- Established a traditional oil mill promoting healthy living.
- Location: Polepally Village, Dudyala Mandal
- Contact: 6303349048
Chandrashekar Garu
- Contributions:
- Implementing a 1/2-acre 5-layer farming model with rice and a 1/4-acre multi-cropping system including grass, drumsticks, and more.
- Location: Maheshwaram Mandal
- Contact: 9866165163
Poornima (Vantimamidi)
- Contributions:
- Started organic farming during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 with a terrace garden.
- Transitioned to large-scale farming, inspired by farmer collaborations.
- Contact: 9246181686
Jhansi Lakshmi
- Contributions:
- Specializing in cultivating dragon fruit in Vikarabad.
- Contact: 7702631107
Manmohan & Anitha
- Contributions:
- Experimenting with organic techniques like moringa foliar sprays, Vedic Jeevamrutham, biochar, and green manure.
- Currently growing Kashi tomatoes, okra, with plans for ridge gourd, bottle gourd, and leafy greens.
N. Kavitha
- Contributions:
- Managing Anandi Farms with cow-based natural farming.
- Producing mangoes, mixed fruits, and 11 varieties of desi turmeric, including black turmeric.
- Growing desi ginger and mixed vegetables.
- Location: Maddigunta Village, Sadasivpet, Sangareddy
- Contact: 7680967818
Shauri Jojappa Madanu Garu
- Contributions:
- Cultivating 40 acres in Amangal using eco-friendly methods.
- Contact: 7013511605
Reddy Prakash & Dhanalakshmi Garu
- Contributions:
- Dedicated to organic farming on 5 acres in Shadnagar.
Lady Farmer (Suggested by Radha Garu)
- Contributions:
- Practicing organic farming on 8 acres, showcasing sustainable agriculture.