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HomeActivitiesGreen PracticesFarming
Last updated: Mar 3, 2017

Kalpavruksha Farm


Snapshot of the farm

Year started

2011

Current stewards/residents

Ramesh

Total acreage

4.5 (Phase 1)

Total cultivated area

3.2 acres under irrigation

Main produce

Grain, some seasonal vegetables, oil seeds and pulses, dairy & poultry

Annual turnover

About Rs. 300,000

Opportunities for volunteering

Yes

Accommodation for volunteers

Please contact farm directly

Contact info

81225-56389

 

 

Vision and mission of the farm

Kalpavruksha aims at preserving, reviving and promoting indigenous crops and vegetables.  It supports and biodiversity and is committed to sustainable use of water.

Current operations

The farm is located in the low-lying catchment area of the Irumbai tank. It currently produces rice, black sesame, a variety of rain-fed crops like millets and seasonal vegetables. It seeks to promote biodiversity by cultivating endangered species, such as having six different varieties of bananas and breeding native fish varieties.  It also has a small dairy of different cow breeds and a poultry of about 20 country (indigenous) hens. Crops are grown on a rotational basis to preserve soil fertility. While the soil is relatively fertile, it tends to get water-logged and damage crops.  Inter-cropping is practised to maximize usage of water. The water supply is from the Irumbai tank and a small open wall. Drip irrigation is practised to helps economise on water usage. Kalpavruksha processes some of its surplus produce for additional income.

Plans in the upcoming years

As a young farm, Kalpavrukha is still at the stage of experimenting with different crops to understand what would best suit the soil conditions. At present, Ramesh is planning on planting sugar cane in the fields that tend to get water-logged in the monsoon. Substantial investments, particularly into the water system and accommodation, will be needed to make this farm viable and productive in the long run. 

Contact: Ramesh 81225-56389
E-mail: greenrootsramesh@gmail.com

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  • The Galaxy Concept of the City
  • Matrimandir - Soul of the City
  • Founder: The Mother
  • Visionary: Sri Aurobindo
  • Words of Wisdom
  • Integral Yoga
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