Natural farming fosters self-reliance, better health, and harmony with nature, said experts at a three-day training program
Chitradurga
“Practicing natural agriculture not only ensures the health of one’s family but also contributes to the well-being of society,” said Raghav of Aikantika Thota, Davangere. He was addressing farmers at a three-day training program on Natural Agriculture is the Path to a Blissful Life, organized at Babbur Farm Agricultural Training Center in Hiriyur taluk on Wednesday. The program was held in collaboration with the Aikantika Community under the National Agricultural Development Scheme.
Raghav emphasized that if farmers meet their families’ basic needs from their own land, much of their financial hardship can be reduced. True freedom, he said, lies in self-reliance, especially in the face of unstable national and global economic conditions. Living in harmony with nature is the only sustainable path.
Cautioning against environmental destruction, he noted that if even giant dinosaurs perished before nature’s might, humans are even more vulnerable. He criticized the exploitation of natural resources while chasing illusory dreams of Mars and the Moon.
The event also featured lectures: Panduranga spoke on the hazards of plastic and benefits of natural fabrics; Raghava on sustainable agricultural practices; Zabiullah on crop diversity and soil vitality; and Veeresh on natural farming principles. Farmers’ queries were addressed in an interactive session.
Assistant Director of Agriculture R. Rajinikanth delivered the introductory speech. Participants were served wholesome sattvic food prepared from poison-free grains and herbs.
Concluding, Raghav urged farmers to grow chemical-free crops, adopt natural lifestyles, use local resources for homes, rely on home remedies, and prevent air and water pollution. Such practices, he said, would lead to true self-reliance and happiness.
