Coimbatore farmer, recognised by UN FAO as a ‘soil hero’, urges shift to natural farming
Coimbatore farmer V.T. Valluvan has been recognized by the UN FAO as a 'Soil Hero' for his successful transition to multi-level, natural, tree-based farming. His methods have significantly increased soil organic carbon and farm profitability without the need for monocropping.
Why it matters
His success provides a scalable, sustainable model for smallholder farmers to improve soil health and economic resilience in the face of climate challenges.
V.T. Valluvan, a 59-year-old natural farmer at Vettaikaranpudur in Pollachi, Coimbatore district, has won the third place in the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UN FAO) ‘Soil Hero Guardian’ contest, for increasing the soil organic carbon to 1.56%.
The article highlights a success story in agriculture with a focus on sustainable practices.
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