FAQ
How can a farm be maintained without using chemicals?
This is a question that would hit upon anyone when they hear about organic farming and some even come to a conclusion that it is all a gimmick.
In our organic farm, we do not use harmful chemicals and synthetic manures or pesticides.
- We use Vermicompost as fertilizer and Panchagavya as the pesticide for all the vegetation.
- Earthworms naturally grow in our farms, as the water used for irrigation is not chlorinated. This paves way for earth worms, thus enriching, fertilizing and conditioning the soil, the natural way.
- Panchagavya is used extensively in the farm to repel the insects and pests.
- We rear cows in our farm and the cow dung is the manure used for all trees and plants.
- We also practice Biodynamic-farming methodologies for effective germination and growth of plants with respect to the positions of the moon and Saturn. The Tamil calendar shows refer the days as "Melnoku naal" (ascending) and "Keezhnokku naal" (descending) accordingly, which has been followed in Indian farming for ages.
- The real estate wing of Sreevatsa, helps by supplying construction wastes like wood, saw dust, soil etc, which are used in the preparation of compost and manure.
We grow these organic manures, pesticides and fertilizers free from harmful chemicals in our own farm. Our farm is certified Organic by the INDOCERT.
Why are Organic Farm products expensive when compared to inorganic products?
This is a question that would hit upon anyone when they hear about organic products and some even come to a conclusion that it is all a gimmick.
- The Organic Manures and Herbal Extracts are prepared using labour manually which is more intensive and adds to the cost of the Organic Products.
- There is a lack of awareness among farmers and public, regarding the ill effects of use of chemicals in agriculture. Further the government is providing heavy subsidy towards the use of urea and other chemicals and there is only lip service towards Organic farming. Hence there are more farmers who are still not confident towards Organic farming, as the support structure does not exist today.
- The Organic farming community is very small but more farmers are getting convinced on the benefits of Organic farming. But today this small community is spread wider and hence involves a lot of logistics to make these products available to the public.
- Owing to the popularity of Chemical farming, the Organic farmer has to certify the farm to establish the method of farming. The time to convert a chemical farm to Organic farm takes minimum three years to remove the harmful effects of these chemicals used.
When more people are aware of this Organic Farming there would be a better demand, which would bring down the prices as these products would available easily.
With a noble cause to provide good quality along with nutrient and fiber-rich food in India, Sreevatsa Organic Farm continues to exist. Personally understanding the importance of going the organic way, we urge others to switch to organic production and consumption of food, for a greener and healthier tomorrow.