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Organic Cotton Project
Organic Cotton Project
Anandi Eco Farms has implemented the organic cotton project with the noble visions of
Making cotton crop cultivation sustainable by avoiding the usage of chemical inputs
Preventing soil, water and air pollution
Protecting the ecosystem and environment
Production of quality cotton and the betterment of all in the cotton sector
Project details
The Project has been implemented on an ICS basis per the guidelines of the Certifying Agency (ISCOP and Control Union). There are 6 ICS in Salem, Namakkal and Tiruvannamalai Districts covered by approximately 3000 farmers.
Staff Pattern
We have two retired joint directors of Agriculture from the State Government Agriculture Department to lead the staff & and the project
We have one permanent field staff for each ICS, besides the required village scribes.
The Number of field staff and village scribes will be increased based on requirements
Every year we procure seed cotton from the project farmers at a reasonable price
In the years to come procurement will be intensified for the benefit of the farmers and the project
We have established a Ginning Factory in the project area itself, for the betterment of the farmers and the project
Methodologies for the Project Implementation
Class Training for the farmers
Field Training to farmers
Visit to problem fields by Experts
Laying out field Demonstrations
Conducting skill demonstrations
Distribution of printed leaflets to the farmers
Training the field staff
Involving the Specialists from the Department of Agriculture and Agriculture University for various training for farmers and staff
How are the farmers trained? Who conducts the training and does the work on the field level? Implementation
Farmers are trained by the 2 qualified project managers
They are the retired joint Director of Agriculture who worked in the State of Tamil Nadu Agriculture Department
Field-level staff are available who are agriculture graduates
Organic farming training is conducted at the field level with demonstration
As and when required the recommendation is given to farmers at the critical stage of cotton crop growth
We have a tie-up with the Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR) of Govt. of India to develop extra-long staple cotton
Other Factors
Climatic Factors
A temperature of 29 to 35 C is congenial for cotton crops with favourable night temperatures.The average annual rainfall is 923 mm, distributed during south–east and northwest, seasons, favouring summer and winter cotton cultivation.
Soil
In the Project Location, the soil type is Redloamy suitable for cotton crops. Physical structure, water holding capacity and drainage facilities are good. The organic content of the soils is satisfactory. Crop stubbles of cotton, maize, etc., are ploughed incite to improve the organic matter of the soil, every season. The farmers of the project have sufficient cattle for the production of Farm yard manure.
Irrigation
Assured well water is the common source of irrigation, besides bore well water in a few places, wherever necessary. The quality of the available water is highly suitable for cotton crops.
Crop rotation
Farmers cultivate maize, pulses or groundnuts in between seasons as a practice for crop rotation. Farmers are compensated in the event of lesser yield.
Procurement
Every year we procure seed cotton from the project farmers at a reasonable price.
In the years to come procurement will be intensified for the benefit of the farmers and the project. We have established a Ginning Factory in the project area itself, for the betterment of the farmers and the project.
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