Shree Dabholakar was Bhishma Pitamah of natural farming and I was lucky enough to work with him for 7 to 8 years.
I did various experiments under his guidance and learned a lot about natural farming. He gave me the "10 Gunthas Experiment" in 1994.
I just didn’t experiment but got mastered on growing various crops through these experiments and while experimenting with various cropping methods, people visited the site to learn the intricate details.
I had started writing articles in 1995 for BALIRAJA, KISAN SHAKTI, ANNADAATA so the knowledge reaches the masses.
Many farmers were coming to me from all over India, for learning the methods of natural farming and also to understand the way of implementing these on their farms.
My articles are published in form of a book which is of great use for small and big farmers. I was inspired by Dr. Ambedkar Sheti Vikas and Sanshodhan Sanstha Mumbai, Vikas Shayog Pratisthan Mumbai, Sakav Gram Vikas Sansthan Pen, Yusuf Meherali Centre Tara ( Panvel ) Prayas Pune, Prabal Gramin Vikas Bhaudeshya Sansthan Ralegaon, Bhimai Sansthan Sholapur, who have provided monetary support. Support from the farmers helped me learn and gain knowledge, for which I am grateful.
In my 20 to 25 years of work my wife Mrs. Archana has been a great support, my friends Mr. Deepak Suchde, Shri Anant Kadam, Shri k. R. Daatey, Shri Om Ruparela, Dr. G .G. Parikh, Dr. C.M Pandit, inspired me to work towards my goal in life.
In the end, I am grateful to Mr. Shubhang Agrawal, Creative Head at KEDAR FARM FRESH, for his valuable contribution in developing this website.
Thanks,
ANIRUDH.M. PUNVATKAR