Know Your Farmer - Giri Babu
Channel: Krishi TV
Date: 30/07/2022

Farmer details:
Name: Giri babu
Location: Siripuram Village, Linagala Ghanapuram Mandal, Jangaon District, Telangana

For the past 15 years, I have been practicing organic farming. There are 3 main reasons for practicing organic farming.
1. Low Investment
2. Improving soil health
3. Healthy lifestyle
I am producing cotton in 2 acres and paddy in 3 acres. I avoid spending on pesticides and other chemicals, use locally available materials to prepare organic fertilizers, saving around 10 to 15 thousand rupees per acre. My yield is almost similar to conventional farming and I sell my produce for around 200 to 300rs per quintal more than conventional produce. Soil health is also improved year after year.

CSA supports farmers like Giri Babu and markets their produce through Sahaja Aharam.