NE AGRICULTURE BUREAU
COIMBATORE, DEC 30
Commemorating the legacy of the renowned agronomist Nammalwar, farmers in Tamil Nadu achieved a milestone by planting 1,94,000 saplings as part of the Cauvery Calling movement on Saturday. A group of 88 farmers collectively planted these trees across 736 acres of agricultural land.
- A group of 88 farmers collectively planted these trees across 736 acres of agricultural land.
- For guidance on tree-based agriculture, please reach out to helpline at 80009 80009
- Nammalwar legacy lives on through the Isha Save Soil Movement and the Cauvery Calling Movement
Nammalwar Aiya dedicated his life to promoting organic farming, tree cultivation, and soil conservation. His efforts inspired numerous young people to embrace organic farming. Nammalwar also played a role in environmental initiatives alongside Isha. His legacy lives on through the Isha Save Soil Movement and the Cauvery Calling Movement. On Nammalwar’s memorial day, nature enthusiasts honor his memory in various ways. The Cauvery Calling Movement pays tribute to Nammalwar by planting timber trees in agricultural lands as a testament to his service.
As the plantation of timber trees is a solution to various environmental problems and an opportunity for the livelihood of farmers, the Cauvery Cry continues to encourage farmers to cultivate timber trees. Cultivating trees along with other crops in the fields or along fences provides additional income for farmers. Timber trees such as teak, neem, blackberry, banyan, yellow sandalwood, sandalwood, red sandalwood, kumil, and mahakani are suitable for cultivation. Farmers can also earn regular income by growing pepper on trees.
Planting timber trees is a solution to many environmental issues and a way for farmers to earn a living. Cauvery Calling continues to support and encourage farmers to grow timber trees. Growing trees alongside other crops or along fences can bring in extra income for farmers. Trees like teak, neem, blackberry, banyan, yellow sandalwood, sandalwood, red sandalwood, kumil, and mahakani are all suitable for cultivation. Farmers can also earn regular income by growing pepper on trees.
Quality Timber Saplings are grown at Isha Nursery Farms in Cuddalore and Tiruvannamalai. These saplings are then distributed to farmers by over 50 Isha seedling farms throughout Tamil Nadu for Rs 3 each. With the recent rainfall, farmers now have the opportunity to purchase these saplings and begin cultivating them.
For guidance on tree-based agriculture, please reach out to the Cauvery Calling Movement helpline at 80009 80009.
