Big thinking of a small farmer, successful steps of farmer Ram Singh towards purity through organic farming 

Ram Singh, a resident of Korra Kanak, a small village in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, has made organic farming a part of his livelihood and life. Ram, who cultivates less than an acre of land, believes that organic farming is not only economically beneficial but also provides pure food to the family. Singh aims to maintain the fertility of his land and make it an example of healthy farming without using chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

Inspiration towards organic farming

Ram Singh’s inclination towards organic farming started when he saw that chemical farming was having a negative impact on the quality and health of the soil. Through organic farming, Ram is not only keeping his land healthy but is also controlling his costs through this method. He believes that organic farming increases both nutrition and quality, due to which his produce is sold at a good price in the local market.

Benefits and Challenges of Organic Farming

Ram Singh has realized many benefits of organic farming:

1. Healthy produce: Crops obtained from organic farming are pure and nutritious without chemicals, which helps his family get pure food.

2. Economic benefits: Production costs are reduced through organic farming as chemical fertilizers are not required.

3. Increase in soil fertility: The use of natural fertilizers improves the quality of the soil, which also improves the production of the next crops.

Farming on less land is a big challenge, because due to limited resources, the production capacity is also affected. Despite this, Ram Singh is constantly trying to make farming profitable through his efforts. He says, “It is a challenging task, but the satisfaction received from organic farming makes it worthwhile.”

Need for support from government schemes

Ram Singh has not yet taken advantage of any government scheme, although he hopes that in the future he will be able to make his farming more strong by taking advantage of such schemes. By taking advantage of schemes that encourage small farmers, they can make their farming even more effective. For this, he is trying to stay in touch with local agricultural officers and get information about various schemes.

Contribution to society and environment

Ram Singh not only produces pure and healthy food for his family, but also makes other farmers of his village aware about the benefits of organic farming. He understands that this type of farming can bring positive changes not only economically but also for the environment and society. Ram Singh aims to get more and more farmers to adopt this method so that our environment and health can be protected in the future.

Future plans for organic farming

Ram Singh is planning to diversify his farm in the future. He wants to make his farming even more stable and profitable by doing crop rotation, using more green manure, and using organic pesticides. His thinking and dedication is a symbol of the fact that no matter how limited the land is, if there is hard work and the right approach, any challenge can be turned into an opportunity.

Farmers like Ram Singh are an inspiration for every small farmer in the country. Only his dedication and hard work can give a new direction to the agricultural sector of India through organic farming.

To promote organic farming, the government is providing support to farmers through many schemes and assistance programs. Its objective is to motivate farmers to farm in natural ways by reducing their dependence on chemicals and strengthen their economic condition. Under this, some important schemes of the government and their benefits are as follows:

1. Traditional Agriculture Development Scheme (PKVY)

Under the Traditional Agriculture Development Scheme (PKVY), farmers are provided training, technical assistance and financial assistance to adopt organic farming.

• Benefits: In this scheme, farmers get financial assistance for the production of organic manure, vermicompost, organic pesticides and nurseries. Apart from this, farmers can also take advantage of the scheme by forming groups, which makes certification and marketing of their products easier.

2. Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER)

This scheme is mainly to promote organic farming in the northeastern states, but farmers of other states can also learn from it.

• Benefits: Under this scheme, farmers get help in organic production, certification and marketing of horticultural crops. Under this, support is also provided in branding and processing of organic products.

3. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)

Through this scheme, many projects are run to promote organic farming at the state level.

• Benefits: In this scheme, farmers get assistance in purchasing resources and equipment for organic farming. This scheme guides farmers in the use of organic fertilizers and improving soil health. 

4. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)

Although this scheme is not directly for organic farming, the annual financial assistance (₹6000 per year) provided by it can help farmers in the cost of organic farming.

• Benefits: This amount can be used to purchase organic manure, vermicompost, and other natural resources, which helps farmers to start organic farming.

5. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana provides insurance facility to farmers for their crops.

• Benefits: In organic farming, farmers get financial security in case of any natural disaster or loss. Farmers can avail the benefit of insurance even if there is loss of organic crops, so that their financial condition is not adversely affected.

How can farmers benefit from organic farming?

1. Cost reduction: No use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in organic farming reduces costs, so farmers do not have to spend extra on their crops.

2. Better demand and price of products: The demand for organic products is increasing rapidly in the market, which gives farmers a fair price for their products. Organic crops have better quality, which also makes them more valuable.

3. Increase in soil fertility: The fertility of the land increases through organic farming, which increases the quality and production of the crop in the long term. It is also helpful in maintaining the health of the land.

4. Environmental protection: Organic farming is safe for the environment, so that soil, water and air are not polluted. This benefits the entire ecosystem.

How can farmers benefit?

1. Apply for schemes: Farmers can contact the Agriculture Department to get more information about these schemes and apply online/offline.

2. Get training and guidance: Training and technical assistance is given to farmers in many government schemes. Farmers can take advantage of these and adopt the right methods and techniques of organic farming.

3. Form farmer groups: Farmers can do organic farming collectively by forming groups or FPO (Farmer Producer Organization), which helps in certification, marketing and branding.

4. State and district level agricultural fairs: Farmers can learn about new information and equipment of organic farming by participating in agricultural fairs and workshops organized at the state and district level.

With these government schemes and guidance, farmers can successfully adopt organic farming and move towards a new, safe and profitable agricultural model.