Surat farmer scales up organic fertiliser production amid push for import substitution
A Surat farmer, Kamlesh Patel, has scaled up production of Ghanjeevamrut, an organic fertilizer, to support India's shift toward natural farming and reduce reliance on imported chemical inputs. His initiative aligns with Gujarat's growing adoption of organic practices, where over eight lakh farmers are engaged in natural farming. The move reflects broader efforts to promote sustainable agriculture and self-reliance in agricultural inputs.
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A Surat-based farmer has launched industrial-scale production of ‘Ghanjeevamrut’, an organic fertiliser, as part of efforts to reduce India’s dependence on imported chemical inputs, even as the State intensifies its push towards natural farming.Kamlesh Patel, a farmer from Ambheti village in Palsana taluka, has expanded production of Ghanjeevamrut, positioning it as a viable alternative to chemical fertilisers. His initiative comes at a time when demand for organic inputs is rising across Gujarat, where over eight lakh farmers have adopted natural farming practices covering more than 5.5 lakh hectares.
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