Sumit Dagar set an example of innovation and success in organic farming in “farm to table”

Sumit Dagar, a resident of Malikpur village in South West district of Delhi, is a farmer who left traditional farming and adopted organic farming and natural farming and gave it a new identity not only in his village but also internationally. Born on 13 July 1989, Sumit left his job as a teacher and took training in organic farming in 2020 and entered this field with the aim of “poison free farmer-pride of the country”.

Sumit not only adopted organic farming but also created a successful model of “farm to table” to establish direct contact between farmers and consumers. Through his website dhaamorganic.com, he is providing organic products to more than 1500 consumers.

Journey of Organic Farming

Sumit Dagar started organic farming on 14 acres of land, where he uses natural products like Jeevamrit, Beejamrit, Dhanjeevamrit, and natural pesticides. No chemical fertilizers or pesticides are used in his farming.

He believes that organic farming is not only beneficial for the environment, but it also maintains human health and fertility of the land. He organizes “Poison Free Farmers” program every year, in which farmers from all over the country come and learn organic farming techniques.

Sumit has expanded his farming locally and internationally. His produce, such as millets, barley, vegetables, and coarse grains, are popular not only in India but also in countries like Japan, US, and Singapore.

Success of “Farm to Table” Model

Sumit Dagar’s biggest innovation is his “Farm to Table” initiative. Under this model, he delivers the produce from his farms directly to the consumers. Consumers can directly purchase organic products through his website.

The special feature of this model is that it gives consumers a chance to know where the food on their plate has come from and how it has been grown.

Key Features:

• 1500+ regular consumers

Daily supply of fresh fruits, vegetables and grains

Access to international consumers

• Guaranteed quality and freshness of organic products

Discussion with Prime Minister

On 11th August 2024, Shri Sumit Dagar got the opportunity to discuss with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. He shared his experiences on “Natural Farming and Coarse Grains”.

The Prime Minister appreciated his “Farm to Table” initiative and efforts of organic farming. Sumit told how people from Japan, US and other countries visit his farm, learn organic farming and export the grains from here.

Honours and Achievements

Shri Sumit Dagar has been awarded many awards and honours for his remarkable work:

1. Lakhpati Kisan Award (2023): By Dainik Jagran and Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Delhi.

2. Progressive Farmer Award (2022): By Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Delhi.

3. Excellence Award in Horticulture (2022): By Haryana Government.

4. Special Conversation with Prime Minister (2024): Discussion on Natural Farming and Coarse Grains.

These achievements not only made him famous but also inspired other farmers to adopt organic farming.

Innovations in Organic Farming

Sumit Dagar’s model of organic farming is based on many innovations. He adopted the following techniques and processes in his farm:

1. Natural fertilizers and pesticides: Use of Jeevamrit, Beejamrit and Dhanjeevamrit.

2. Crop Diversity: Cultivation of many types of crops including millets, barley, vegetables and fruits.

3. Promotion of Coarse Grains: Promoting millets, barley, and other coarse grains.

4. International Training: People from Japan, US and other countries come to his farm and learn organic farming techniques.

Reach abroad

Sumit Dagar has also taken his organic products to the international level. His produce, such as millets and coarse grains, are exported to Singapore, Japan and the US.

He has proved that organic farming is not just a local endeavor but can also make a mark globally.

Economic success

Sumit Dagar’s annual income is Rs 21-30 lakh, which is a result of his hard work and innovation.

His main sources of income:

• Organic farming

“Farm to table” model

International exports

Future plans

Sumit Dagar plans to expand his “Poison Free Farmers” campaign across the country. He wants to attract more farmers towards organic farming and make them aware of its economic and environmental benefits.

Apart from this, he plans to take his organic products to more countries and make India a leader in organic farming.

The story of Mr. Sumit Dagar shows that if farmers work with dedication, hard work and innovation, they can make a mark not only in their region but also globally.

His “farm to table” model, dedication to organic farming, and efforts to promote coarse grains are an inspiration to other farmers.

His message is, “Poison free farmers are the pride of the country. Organic farming is not only beneficial for our soil and health, but it is also a gift to our future generations.”

The life and work of Shri Sumit Dagar prove that with the right approach and hard work, success can be achieved in any field.