Tree-Based Agriculture Boosts Farmers' Incomes in Cauvery Basin
Save Soil–Cauvery Calling: Farmers' income jumps from Rs 30,000 to Rs 3 lakh per acre
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The Save Soil–Cauvery Calling initiative has significantly increased farmers' incomes in the Cauvery basin from approximately ₹30,000 to ₹2.5-3 lakh per acre through tree-based agriculture. The movement promotes sustainable farming practices and aims to plant 242 crore trees across the region.
- 01Anand Ethirajalu, project director, emphasizes the need for government support for tree-based agriculture.
- 02Valluvan, a farmer from Pollachi, transformed his farm and increased his income from ₹30,000 to ₹2.5-3 lakh per acre.
- 03The initiative has supported 2.6 lakh farmers and facilitated the planting of 13.4 crore trees.
- 04Asia's largest single-site nursery in Cuddalore produces 85 lakh saplings, managed by over 200 women.
- 05Save Soil–Cauvery Calling provides extensive support through training programs and WhatsApp advisory groups.
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The Save Soil–Cauvery Calling initiative has achieved remarkable success in enhancing farmers' incomes in the Cauvery basin, with earnings rising from around ₹30,000 to as much as ₹2.5-3 lakh per acre. This transformation is attributed to a tree-based agriculture model that promotes ecological sustainability. Anand Ethirajalu, the project director, advocates for supportive government policies to accelerate the adoption of this model. A notable example is Valluvan, a farmer from Pollachi, who shifted from a coconut monoculture to a diversified food forest, significantly increasing his income and improving soil health. The movement aims to plant 242 crore trees and has already supported 2.6 lakh farmers in planting 13.4 crore trees. The initiative operates Asia's largest nursery in Cuddalore, producing 85 lakh saplings, and provides extensive training and advisory services to farmers through various channels, including WhatsApp groups and field consultations. As part of a broader movement, Save Soil–Cauvery Calling is committed to promoting regenerative farming practices across the region.
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The initiative significantly boosts local agricultural incomes and promotes sustainable farming practices.
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