Representative image NEW DELHI: With India staring at having a weak monsoon year that may impact overall farming operations and water availability in the country, Isha Foundation – a non-profit spiritual organisation – on Friday pitched for a farmer-driven ecological movement by adopting tree-based agriculture, which, it said, may not just help farmers in getting them better farm income but also save water, revitalize rivers and improve soil health in the long run.The foundation also sought policy interventions from govt so that the movement, which showed results in Tamil Nadu, can be replicated across India to not just make the country drought-proof and climate-resilient but also promote sustainability and protect the overall environment.Ahead of World Environment Day (June 5), the foundation shared how its flagship ‘Save Soil – Cauvery Calling’ movement – envisioned by Sadhguru – has so far facilitated the plantation of 13.4 crore trees, supporting 2.6 lakh farmers in adopting tree-based agriculture.”When policy and farmers align, India can revive its soil, replenish its water resources, and secure rural livelihoods in one bold move,” said Anand Ethirajalu, project director, Save Soil -Cauvery Calling.Asked how farmers could go for natural farming without impacting output, Valluvan, UN-awarded farmer associated with the movement, said he could reduce dependence on fertilisers and pesticides by adopting practices such as “minimal tillage, mulching, and cover cropping”. He added, “I transformed my coconut monoculture farm into a diverse, multi-layered food forest with timber, pepper, and fruit crops. These methods reduced dependence on fertilizers and pesticides while making the farm more resilient to droughts and floods… My farm income has multiplied six times over the years.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTechnical Glitch Or Governance Failure: Who Is Accountable For Tourist Safety Disasters?Congress Eyes “Kerala Model” For Karnataka Cabinet Amid Siddaramaiah Exit Buzz“Some People Trying To Misuse CID”: Kunal Ghosh Questions Agency Visit To His HomeSupreme Court Pulls Up NTA Over NEET 2026 Leak | Centre Says PM Modi Supervising Reforms’No Need To Sing Vande Matram In…’ Pinarayi Vijayan Hits out at Centre, BJP After Row In Assembly₹1,000 Crore for Damage Control: The Real Cost of India’s Exam CrisisWhy Japan Banned Indian Mango Shipments, Alphonso & Kesar Exports Face Major Crisis?335 Detainees Held As Bengal Activates Holding Centres Under Detect Delete Deport PolicyCyprus Plans BrahMos Missile Purchase From India, Raising Security Concerns In TurkeySupreme Court Allows Vinesh Phogat To Participate In Asian Games Trials123PhotostoriesThought of the day inspired by the Bhagavad Gita: Silence often reveals what noise cannot8 Indian destinations that come alive after monsoon rainfall and how to reach themThese Indian waterfalls come alive only during monsoon7 alligator facts that sound hard to believe10 unique sea snakes and places they can be found on beach by travellersMorning affirmation at 5 am: What you say to yourself before sunrise may affect your mood all dayHow to make Mushroom Oats Omelette for summer breakfast5 Snakes that love British gardensBefore Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 7 sports child wonderkids who changed historyMeghan Markle’s favourite summer fashion picks just got a massive price drop123Hot PicksSimone BilesVinesh PhogatMonsoon ForecastHenry Nowak murderFrancisco CerundoloDonald TrumpGold price predictionTop TrendingBenjamin NetanyahuD GukeshVaibhav sooryavanshi IPL auctionPunjab Local Body Election ResultCockroach Janta PartySupreme CourtNEET UG 2026 fee refundBSEB Bihar Sakashmta Pariksha Admit CardNTANEET Paper Leak
NEW DELHI: With India staring at having a weak monsoon year that may impact overall farming operations and water availability in the country, Isha Foundation – a non-profit spiritual organisation – on Friday pitched for a farmer-driven ecological movement by adopting tree-based agriculture, which, it said, may not just help farmers in getting them better farm income but also save water, revitalize rivers and improve soil health in the long run.The foundation also sought policy interventions from govt so that the movement, which showed results in Tamil Nadu, can be replicated across India to not just make the country drought-proof and climate-resilient but also promote sustainability and protect the overall environment.Ahead of World Environment Day (June 5), the foundation shared how its flagship ‘Save Soil – Cauvery Calling’ movement – envisioned by Sadhguru – has so far facilitated the plantation of 13.4 crore trees, supporting 2.6 lakh farmers in adopting tree-based agriculture.“When policy and farmers align, India can revive its soil, replenish its water resources, and secure rural livelihoods in one bold move,” said Anand Ethirajalu, project director, Save Soil -Cauvery Calling.Asked how farmers could go for natural farming without impacting output, Valluvan, UN-awarded farmer associated with the movement, said he could reduce dependence on fertilisers and pesticides by adopting practices such as “minimal tillage, mulching, and cover cropping”. He added, “I transformed my coconut monoculture farm into a diverse, multi-layered food forest with timber, pepper, and fruit crops. These methods reduced dependence on fertilizers and pesticides while making the farm more resilient to droughts and floods... My farm income has multiplied six times over the years.”
