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Gujarat Woman Farmer Earns Rs 50,000 Weekly with Zero-Budget Natural Farming

Arvinda Gamit, a farmer from Tapi district, has achieved significant financial success by shifting to zero-budget natural farming. She cultivates 22 different crops on one acre using natural preparations instead of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Her recent sale of two tonnes of onions, sold directly from her home, earned her approximately Rs 50,000 within a single week. Officials highlight this as a successful model within a broader state initiative, led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, promoting sustainable agriculture to over 8 lakh farmers in Gujarat.

Key Points: Zero-Budget Farming Earns Gujarat Farmer Rs 50,000

  • Earned Rs 50,000 in a week
  • Cultivates 22 crops on 1 acre
  • Uses natural inputs like Jeevamrut
  • Part of state-wide sustainable push
  • Over 8 lakh Gujarat farmers have adopted
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Gujarat: Zero-budget farming helps woman farmer earn Rs 50,000 ​

A woman farmer in Gujarat's Tapi district earns Rs 50,000 in a week by adopting chemical-free natural farming on one acre of land.

"Chemical farming is having a serious impact on health, raising the possibility of deadly diseases like cancer. - Arvinda Gamit"

Tapi, April 17

A woman farmer in Gujarat's Tapi district has reported a significant increase in income after shifting to zero-budget natural farming and cultivating multiple crops without chemical inputs.​

Arvinda Gamit, from Singpur village in Songadh taluka, began practising natural farming on one acre of land with guidance from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra and under the government's Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) project.​

She now cultivates 22 different crops using methods such as Jeevamrut and Beejamrit, which are promoted as environmentally friendly alternatives to chemical fertilisers and pesticides.​

Highlighting the health concerns linked to conventional practices, Gamit said, "Chemical farming is having a serious impact on health, raising the possibility of deadly diseases like cancer."​

She added that natural farming had enabled her to reduce costs while maintaining and improving productivity.​

In one instance, Gamit produced about two tonnes of onions on 30 guntha of land without using any pesticides or fertilisers.​

The produce was sold directly from her home at Rs 25 per kilogram, earning her around Rs 50,000 within a week.​

Dr C.D. Pandya, Senior Scientist at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Tapi, said, "This shows that with proper guidance, natural farming can deliver good yields at a lower cost while also improving soil health."​

Natural farming is being promoted across Gujarat as part of efforts to reduce dependence on chemical inputs and encourage sustainable agriculture.​

According to official figures, more than 8 lakh farmers in the state have adopted such practices and moved away from chemical use.​

Officials said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the state is presenting a model of sustainable, self-reliant, development-based farming, with a focus on reducing input costs while maintaining productivity and improving soil quality.​

Governor Acharya Devvrat similarly promotes natural farming through various programmes across the state.​

- IANS

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Rohit P
Rs 50,000 in a week from one acre is impressive! But the article says 8 lakh farmers have adopted this. I wonder what the average income increase is? Hope this success can be replicated widely and isn't just a one-off case.
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Aman W
My father still uses chemical fertilisers, saying yield will drop otherwise. Stories like this need more publicity. The health point is crucial – we are what we eat. Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan!
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Sarah B
As someone interested in sustainable agriculture, this is fantastic. 22 different crops shows incredible biodiversity. The direct home sale model is also smart, cutting out the middleman. More states should follow Gujarat's lead.
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Karthik V
While I applaud the effort, we must be careful. Transitioning to natural farming has risks, especially for small farmers with no buffer for a bad season. The government support (ATMA, KVK) is key. Hope the schemes reach everyone.
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Nisha Z
This is the way forward! Chemical farming has ruined our soil and water. My grandmother used to talk about these traditional methods. Good to see a revival. Heartening to see a woman farmer leading the change. 🙏

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