Promoting Organic Farming for a Sustainable Future
About Our Promoting Organic Farming for a Sustainable Future
At ANIKETANA, we believe in the power of organic farming to create a healthier, more sustainable world. Organic farming is not just about growing food without synthetic chemicals; it’s a holistic approach to agriculture that prioritizes the health of our planet, communities, and future generations.
Our Commitment to Organic Practices
We are dedicated to supporting and encouraging organic farming in Karnataka, a region known for its rich agricultural heritage and diverse ecosystems. Our initiatives focus on providing resources, training, and certification assistance to farmers looking to transition to or expand their organic practices.
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) Phase III
ANIKETANA GNMSS served as a Service Provider under Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) – Phase III, supporting farmers in the transition towards organic and sustainable agricultural practices.
The programme focused on farmer mobilisation, baseline surveys, formation of Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) groups, organic certification support, capacity building, field-level technical guidance and promotion of sustainable farming practices.
Programme Reach
The programme covered three clusters:
| Cluster | District | Farmers | Area Covered | PGS Groups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channapatna | Bengaluru South | 563 | 500 ha | 25 |
| Pandavapura | Mandya | 681 | 480 ha | 24 |
| Mudigere | Chikkamagaluru | 863 | 943.2 ha | 47 |
| Total | — | 2,107 | 1,923.2 ha | 96 |
The overall programme mobilised 2,107 farmers across 68 villages, covering 1,923.2 hectares, and facilitated the formation of 96 PGS groups.
Key Activities
- Household-level baseline surveys
- Formation and strengthening of PGS groups
- Soil and water testing
- Capacity building on organic farming
- Promotion of composting and organic inputs
- Pest and soil fertility management
- Exposure visits and farmer learning
- PGS portal and data management
- Peer appraisal and field verification
- Organic certification support
- Awareness programmes and information dissemination
Cluster-Level Interventions
The programme went beyond awareness creation by supporting practical adoption of organic farming. Depending on the cluster, farmers received support such as biofertilizers, vermicompost units, beehive boxes, plastic drums, cow mats and other farm-level inputs. In Pandavapura, for example, 27 vermicompost units were established and 272 farmers received bio-fertilizer support.
In Mudigere, support included beehive boxes, drums, HDPE vermiculture units, vermiculture units and biofertilizers, reaching hundreds of participating farmers.
ANIKETANA's Initiatives
Working with Organic Committees.
Location: Ramanagara and Bengaluru Rural Districts
ANIKETANA supports five farmer-led Organic Committees that promote organic farming practices in selected villages. The committees provide training, technical guidance, and awareness on organic cultivation while facilitating access to certification and market opportunities for organic produce.
Promoting Farmers Producer Companies (FPOs).
ANIKETANA has promoted two Organic Farmer Producer Companies — Namdu Farmer Producer Company Limited in Chamarajanagara District and SHIVOAM Organic Farmer Producer Company Limited in Ramanagara District — to strengthen collective marketing and enhance the livelihoods of organic farmers.
These farmer-owned enterprises enable members to aggregate produce, access better markets, improve price realization, and promote sustainable organic farming practices through collective action.
To further support market access, ANIKETANA, through Namdu FPCL, has launched a Weekly Organic Santhe in Chamarajanagara, providing a dedicated platform for local farmers to directly market and sell their organic produce to consumers.
Through these initiatives, ANIKETANA continues to strengthen organic farming ecosystems and promote sustainable rural livelihoods.
Our Approach
Our interventions focus on:
- Promoting sustainable and organic farming practices
- Strengthening farmer institutions and collective action
- Encouraging value addition and agribusiness
- Improving market access and farmer incomes
- Promoting environmentally responsible agricultural practices
- Building farmers’ knowledge, skills and confidence
🌱Together, let’s cultivate a greener, more sustainable future with organic farming 🌱