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\nThis 22-year-old is sowing the seed for an organic future with his farming methods
\nThink Change India Jun 14, 2019
\nLet\u2019s be honest – we all want to stay healthy and eat fresh, but are we patient or keen enough to know where our organic edibles are coming from? Some of us might be interested, but not all. Meet 22-year-old Sooraj CS who is growing different types of vegetables, rice, and fruits without any chemical fertilisers or pesticides. Why? To make sure the fresh organically grown fruits and vegetable reach your plate.<\/p>\n
With over four-and-a-half acres of land, Sooraj, a BSc (Agriculture) student from Wayanad, has been practising organic farming for the past nine years. In addition, he also campaigns against the use of pesticides and teaches his fellow farmers about the importance of organic farming and eco-friendly pesticides.<\/p>\n
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Speaking to Edex Live, Sooraj said,<\/p>\n
\u201cPlants mainly need micronutrients to grow. They also need potassium and phosphorus, but these can be absorbed only in a soluble form. To facilitate this, we can introduce microorganisms to the soil instead of using chemical fertilisers. Many people think that using fertilisers is an easy solution to get a good yield. In fact, they\u2019re conditioned to believe so. But that isn\u2019t true. We have a lot of eco-friendly alternatives.\u201d
\nSooraj\u2019s love for organic farming dates back to his childhood. When he was only 13-years-old, he was inspired by his mother who would plant tomato seeds using only water and padding with manure from time to time. Watching his mother, Sooraj tried planting tomatoes on his own and received an impressive yield. In no time, organic farming became his passion. Besides his mother, Sooraj is also an avid follower of Subhash Palekar, promoter of the concept of zero-budget natural farming.<\/p>\n
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Fast forward to the age of 17, Sooraj won the Karshaka Jyothi Award for the \u2018best student farmer\u2019, instituted by the state government. After this, he started a Facebook page to promote healthy eating habits.<\/p>\n
Speaking on the same, he said,<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is no need to glorify a person who grows vegetables or fruits for his own consumption. It says a lot about our society\u2019s misconceptions about agriculture. Each individual can make a difference by developing the habit of cultivating and eating organic foods\u201d, reports Thiruvananthapuram First.<\/p>\n
Now, Sooraj\u2019s farm consists of over 50 varieties of fruits, 60 types of medicinal plants, and a wide range of vegetables.<\/p>\n
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