Kaushambi Farmers Embrace Organic Banana Cultivation Amid Ganga Conservation Efforts
UP’s push for organic bananas takes root in Kaushambi
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Farmers in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, are increasingly adopting organic practices in banana cultivation as part of the 'Namami Gange' initiative aimed at reducing chemical use and improving soil health. The state government supports this shift, with organic farming expanding across 50 hectares this year.
- 01Farmers in Kaushambi are shifting to organic banana farming to combat soil fertility depletion caused by chemical fertilizers.
- 02The state government promotes banana cultivation along a five-kilometer stretch of the Ganga as part of pollution control efforts.
- 03Approximately 50 hectares have been converted to organic banana farming this year in the Ganga basin.
- 04Kaushambi has over 2,500 farmers engaged in banana cultivation, with a total area of 5,800 hectares dedicated to this crop.
- 05A new tissue culture laboratory in Chilla Sahwaji village, costing over ₹2 crore, will provide timely access to quality banana saplings.
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In Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh, farmers are increasingly adopting organic farming techniques for banana cultivation, responding to the adverse effects of chemical fertilizers on soil fertility. This initiative is part of the 'Namami Gange' project, which aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices along the Ganga River. Dayaram Maurya, a member of the Banana Growers’ Association, highlighted the need for this shift, noting that chemical use has been detrimental to soil health. The state government is actively supporting this transition, with organic banana farming expanding to approximately 50 hectares this year. The district, known for its significant banana production, has over 2,500 farmers involved in this sector. Currently, banana cultivation spans 5,800 hectares in Kaushambi. Additionally, a modern tissue culture laboratory established in Chilla Sahwaji village will enhance farmers' access to high-quality saplings, addressing previous challenges with supply delays. This development is expected to improve both agricultural output and soil health in the region.
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The shift to organic banana farming is expected to enhance soil health and agricultural productivity in Kaushambi.
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