Healthy food through healthy soil, for the future
The Itoozhi Illam Ayurveda Foundation Trust is spearheading a bio-farming initiative in the Mayyil region of Kannur, aiming to promote sustainable and pesticide-free farming practices. This initiative is rooted in the belief that agriculture should not only produce healthy food but also maintain the health of the soil, plants, and the surrounding ecosystem.
What
- Spearheading a bio-farming initiative in the Mayyil region of Kannur, aiming to promote sustainable and pesticide-free farming practices.
When
- Through the year, for vegetables through vegetable kitchen gardens, paddy farming and herbal plants gardens in the Mayyil community.
How
- Home to around 250 Ayurvedic plant varieties, each plant has a data board that provides its scientific names, and its medicinal uses.
Next Goal
To expand the reach to aid increase awareness of bio-farming benefits, bringing more families to start kitchen vegetable gardens.
You can definitely help
Join our mission for sustainable living – volunteer your time or donate to the Itoozhi Ayurveda Trust’s Bio-farming initiative. Your support will help cultivate chemical-free farming and promote a healthier planet.
The core principle of this bio-farming initiative is to grow food without the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Instead, the Foundation encourages farmers to adopt practices that support the natural balance of the environment. This includes livestock integration, weed management, chemical-free cultivation, and vermiculture—methods that contribute to the overall health of the ecosystem.
The Itoozhi Illam Ayurveda Foundation is deeply committed to educating and supporting the local farming community. Through various workshops and practical initiatives, farmers are introduced to techniques such as crop rotation, green manures, composting, and pest management. These practices help maintain soil fertility, reduce pest-related crop damage, and encourage crop diversity. Vermiculture, the cultivation of earthworms to create nutrient-rich compost, is also emphasized as a way to naturally enhance soil quality.
By integrating these sustainable practices, the bio-farming initiative aims to produce crops that are not only healthier for consumers but also more environmentally friendly. The goal is to ensure that the food produced is free from harmful chemicals, thereby promoting better health for the community and reducing the ecological footprint of farming activities.
The Itoozhi Illam Ayurveda Foundation’s bio-farming initiative is a forward-thinking approach that aligns with the principles of Ayurveda—nurturing both the body and the environment. Through continuous education and practical support, the Foundation is empowering farmers in the Mayyil region to cultivate food that is good for people and the planet, fostering a sustainable future for generations to come.
