Erin Bhagat Becomes Self-Reliant Through Organic Farming, Farming Costs Reduced by Natural Agriculture

Reduced dependence on chemical fertilizers through the use of Jeevamrut and vermicompost, new direction received with the guidance of the agriculture department.

Raipur, Efforts being made by the agriculture department to promote organic and natural farming are proving beneficial for the farmers. Farmer Mrs. Erin Bhagat from village Petla, block Sitapur, Surguja district, has brought about a significant reduction in farming costs by adopting organic farming under the guidance of the agriculture department and has presented an inspiring example towards self-reliant farming.

After receiving training and technical guidance from the agriculture department, Erin Bhagat started regular use of Jeevamrut and vermicompost in her fields. The department provided her with a special drum for preparing Jeevamrut, with the help of which she prepares Jeevamrut from cow urine. Meanwhile, she prepares vermicompost from cow dung and uses it in her fields.

Erin Bhagat is currently practicing completely organic farming. She is also producing quality organic fertilizer through vermiculture. This has significantly reduced her dependence on chemical fertilizers, resulting in reduced farming costs and a more sustainable production system.

She stated that earlier they had to spend more on chemical fertilizers, but now they are saving money by using organic fertilizers prepared from natural resources. Along with this, the fertility of the land is also being maintained, which has increased the possibility of better production in the future. She believes that organic farming plays an important role in increasing farmers' income as well as in environmental conservation.

The agriculture department is continuously working to make farmers self-reliant by providing them training in organic farming, Jeevamrut preparation, vermicompost production, and natural farming techniques. With the scientific guidance and technical support of the department, farmers in the district are rapidly moving towards low-cost, environment-friendly, and sustainable farming.