Gadwal: On Friday, students from a Japanese university visited Nagarudodi village. This village has been adopted by the Society for Promotion of Education, Environment, and Development (SPEED). The aim is to eliminate child labor and promote organic farming. The visit allowed students to learn about organic farming methods firsthand.
Dr. Ashok, a senior agronomist from Hyderabad, led the educational session. He explained that organic farming is simple and requires low investment. It offers higher returns compared to conventional farming. Dr. Ashok pointed out that avoiding chemical fertilizers and pesticides helps maintain soil nutrients and moisture. This also reduces costs for farmers.
Dr. Ashok recommended using natural fertilizers like cow dung, cow urine, earthworms, and leaves. These have been used in ancient Indian agriculture to produce better and safer crops.
The students learned about organic farming techniques and visited organic cotton fields in Nagarudodi village. They talked to local farmers about their farming methods and the benefits of organic farming.
Several key figures attended the program. These included the student team leader Inagaki, Vivasaki, Dr. Arun, SPEED president Ravi Prakash, local farmers, village elders, and other villagers. The event promoted sustainable farming practices and aimed to help farmers financially.
The initiative by SPEED and the visit by Japanese students show global interest in sustainable agriculture. It highlights the potential for organic farming to improve rural economies.
