in awe of soil.

Coimbatore, India
Joined August 2014
When communities lead, sustainable farming takes root. #APCNF is steadily expanding #NaturalFarming practices in Mulliyamkurussi village, Malappuram district. Kitchen-garden crops like beans, okra, leafy vegetables, spinach, and lettuce have been planted under the ATM model, with tomato, chilli, and brinjal seedlings being raised next. At the Anaswara Kudumbashree meeting, the team shared that “kitchen gardens, #RabiDrySowing seeds and simple input preparations can empower every household to grow safe, nutritious food,” motivating members to start their own gardens. A small spark in one village is now lighting the path for Natural Farming across Kerala. @vijaythallam @ap_agriculture @AndhraPradeshCM @rajbudithi65 #SafeFood #NutritiousFood #CommunityFarming #KeralaFarms #AgroInnovation #NRO
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The ASR District Collector Sri A.S. Dinesh Kumar IAS, visited the T-ICRP residential training at Paderu, inaugurated the Bio-Input Resource Centre, reviewed #NaturalFarming models, and interacted with trainees. Appreciating the traditional seed diversity showcased in the Desi Seed Expo, the Collector encouraged the trainees to strengthen sustainability at the grassroots, stating, “Adopt every #NaturalFarming principle with discipline and become catalysts of change in your villages.” #BioInputResourceCentre #GrassrootsDevelopment #FarmersFirst #APCNF #ClimateResilientAgriculture #FarmerEmpowerment @vijaythallam @ap_agriculture @AndhraPradeshCM
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The #NaturalFarming Stall was inaugurated at the Bhimavaram Collectorate, West Godavari district, by District Collector Smt. C. Naga Rani, IAS. A diverse range of perishable and non-perishable NF products were showcased, attracting visits and purchases from dignitaries and customers alike. Sharing her appreciation, the Collector remarked, “Natural Farming products embody purity, credibility, and the dedication of our farmers. Encouraging them is an investment in a healthier and more sustainable future.” @vijaythallam @ap_agriculture @AndhraPradeshCM @rajbudithi65 #SustainableAgriculture #HealthyLiving #EcoFriendly #FarmToTable #LocalFarmers #AgricultureInnovation
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As part of the T-ICRP (Trainee Internal Community Resource Person) training program, Palnadu District Collector Dr. Kritika Shukla IAS visited #NaturalFarming fields in Rajupalem, emphasizing the pivotal role of ICRPs in scaling up natural farming. She stated, “Each trained ICRP should bring at least 20 farmers under natural farming across 50 acres, and every farmer should begin with at least one acre.” The district has set a target of 82,000 acres under #NaturalFarming this year to enhance farmers’ income and promote healthy, sustainable food systems. @vijaythallam @ap_agriculture @AndhraPradeshCM @rajbudithi65 #APCNF #ICRPTraining #NMNF
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किसान सहकारी समितियों (FPO) को तेज़ी से कैसे बढ़ाया जाए, यह जानने और साझा करने के लिए कृपया मुंबई में @ruchitgarg से जुड़ें। निःशुल्क पंजीकरण के लिए हमें 1800-891-8903 पर कॉल करें या wa.me/917888838023 पर व्हाट्सएप करें। Please join Ruchit G Garg in Mumbai to learn & share how to exponentially grow farmer co-operatives FPOs. Call us at 1800-891-8903 or WhatsApp us at wa.me/917888838023 for free registration Leave No Farmer Behind #HFN
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Thank you! Most important of all, all of this has been built by people who had never seen anything like these ever built, and in fact, most of our people had never worked anywhere else. Our first challenge is to make ourselves believe "we can do this". Due to our tortured history, a lot of Indians, even highly educated Indians, have had the defeatist attitude "it cannot be done, definitely not in India". And the most defeatist of them become naysayers and it becomes self-fulfilling. Escaping that mental trap is the most important part of it. Now that Zoho exists and is succeeding (slowly) in the world on its own terms, we can let go of that defeatism. This is why I admire the Chinese people. After "100 years of national humiliation" as they see their history, they have now risen. Bharat must rise and will rise. Tech is the most critical part of it.
Many of us Indians do not know that Zoho has been competing with Google for over 20 years now. @Zoho launched many solutions even before Google did. I have lots of respect for what Google has built but we all need to know how Zoho Silently built some superb stuff. Kudos @svembu & team. Zoho is Underrated heavily. This post needs to reach everyone. Especially those who dont appreciate Indian Solutions. I used @grok to generate an image with this timeline and I must say, simply impressive. Some logos need to be sharper and correct, but still sharing this. Zoho Office Tools Launch Timeline: September 2005: Zoho Writer (word processor) April 2006: Zoho Sheet (spreadsheet) June 2006: Zoho Show (presentations) March 2007: Zoho Meeting (video conferencing) October 2008: Zoho Mail (email) October 2009: Zoho Calendar (scheduling) September 2017: Zoho Cliq (messaging) November 2019: Zoho WorkDrive (file storage) September 2020: Zoho Workplace (bundled suite) January 2021: Arattai (messaging) Google Office Tools Launch Timeline April 2004: Gmail (email) April 2006: Google Calendar (scheduling) June 2006: Google Sheets (spreadsheet) October 2006: Google Docs (word processor) September 2007: Google Slides (presentations) April 2012: Google Drive (file storage) March 2017: Google Meet (video conferencing) March 2017: Google Chat (messaging) #FI
Honoured as @rajbudithi65 spoke at @FAO’s #SOFA2025 launch, sharing how #APCNF’s 1M+ farmers proved that restoring land, livelihoods & biodiversity needs no subsidies, only conviction and community. @vijaythallam, @ap_agriculture, @AndhraPradeshCM #NaturalFarming #Sustainability
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#CycloneMontha hit Kakinada — chemical paddy 80% lodged, ₹35,000 loss. Natural Farmer P. Sivaji’s field with #PMDS stood resilient: 24 tillers, 10% lodging. #NaturalFarming #Resilience #APCNF @vijaythallam @ap_agriculture @AndhraPradeshCM
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𝐂.𝐇.𝐀.𝐌.𝐏.𝐈.𝐎.𝐍.𝐒 🏆 Congratulations to #TeamIndia on winning their maiden ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 🇮🇳 Take. A. Bow 🙌 #WomenInBlue | #CWC25 | #Final | #INDvSA
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Absolutely Glorious! Congratulations, Team Bharat. An inspired Nation salutes you in celebration. Your victory is a most befitting tribute to a surging Bharat. My Best Wishes & Blessings to you and all involved in crafting this historic triumph. -Sg @BCCIWomen #WomenInBlue
𝐂.𝐇.𝐀.𝐌.𝐏.𝐈.𝐎.𝐍.𝐒 🏆 Congratulations to #TeamIndia on winning their maiden ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 🇮🇳 Take. A. Bow 🙌 #WomenInBlue | #CWC25 | #Final | #INDvSA
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Soil fungi are the hidden heroes beneath our feet! A pioneering public database developed by Dartmouth College researchers reveals the secrets of mycorrhizal spores—how they travel, thrive, and boost plant health worldwide. This new tool helps us predict and protect the future of our ecosystems. Science for a greener tomorrow! Source:  Chaudhary, V. B., Gonzalez, J. B., Nokes, L. F., Cooper, P. O., Katula, A. M., Mares, E. C., Limbu, S. P., Robinson, J. N., & Aguilar-Trigueros, C. A. (2025). TraitAM, a global spore trait database for arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. Scientific Data, 12(1), 588. doi.org/10.1038/s41597-025-0… #SaveSoil
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Replying to @RonConway
And that’s the reason I left Silicon Valley several years ago to work with small scale farmers in India. Now in 13,000 villages connecting about 4 million farmers. Back in the days I helped build windows OS & XBOX at Redmond .. Now focussed on building an operating system for small scale farmers ecosystem Cc @BillGates @satyanadella
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This is the future of agriculture. Let's make it happen!
Despite the #MonthaCyclone, #NaturalFarming paddy in Kurnool stood resilient with strong tillering, good grain filling & stable yield . Thanks to NF practices. In contrast, chemical paddy faced lodging, poor drainage & yield loss. @vijaythallam @ap_agriculture @AndhraPradeshCM
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It may look like the pieces are falling into place… But only if we choose to act — together. 🌍 Soil isn’t just dirt — it’s the foundation of life. Let’s bring life back to the ground and secure our future! 💚 #SaveSoil
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A huge shout out to @ruchitgarg of @HarvestingFN. He read my ground report on Gandhamardhan Hills, which are a storehouse of medicinal plants & other forest produce, and has reached out to the local organisation that trades in such produce to them provide a national platform 🙌
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I am delighted to share that *Harvesting Foundation* (section 8 non-profit) @HFoundationIn is partnering with Krishna Sudha Academy for Agroecology, Andhra Pradesh, to launch a 5-day residential training program for FPO CEOs & Board of Directors. Krishna Sudha Academy for Agroecology is designated as one of the few Centres of Natural Farming (CoNF) by the Government of India National Mission on Natural Farming(NMNF). This academy is founded by two octogenarian physicians (Dr Sudha & Dr Nageswara), who moved back to India in *1978* after their stint at *Harvard University*, USA. Small-scale farmers in India can truly improve their livelihood by forming successful functional farmer co-operatives, and this residential training program will help farmers learn & transform their farming into successful agri-businesses Leave No Farmer Behind #HFN @sfacindia @NCDCgov @ncbn @narendramodi @AmitShah @jayantrld @PMOIndia @AgriGoI @ChouhanShivraj
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The engineering marvels of ancient Bharat are a civilizational gift to Humanity. These audacious architects married geometry & aesthetics with spectacular results in towering edifices that have befriended time. It is time to revive this heritage & build a Bharat that is not only bold but also beautiful. -Sg
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10 करोड़ कमाना आसान है, बस साथ मिलकर काम करना होगा.. Crorepati FPO is a series where we talk and learn about building successful farmer co-operatives FPOs. Today, we are talking to Anoop ji, who runs Indira Harvest Producer Company Limited, in Uttar Pradesh करोड़पति एफपीओ एक ऐसी श्रृंखला है जहाँ हम सफल एफपीओ बनाने के बारे में बात करते हैं और सीखते हैं। आज हम बात कर रहे हैं अनूप जी से, जो उत्तर प्रदेश में इंदिरा हार्वेस्ट प्रोड्यूसर कंपनी लिमिटेड चलाते हैं। For more tips to increase your FPO growth manifold, message us on our WhatsApp 👉wa.me/917888838023 #FPO #fpc #cooperative #farmer #farmers @myogiadityanath @CMOfficeUP @AgriGoI @PMOIndia @narendramodi
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Here is 10% discount code for PFC members (on min order of 500/- ) Millets, Honey, Spices etc from farmer co-operatives across India PFC10 hfnfoods.com/discount/PFC10 @ThePFC @chiragbarjatyaa
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What if Punjab becomes global hotspot for natural chemical free farming !
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