Vedic Farming
Vedic Farming is a holistic approach that seeks to cleanse and restore the ecosystem, with key inputs such as ghee, milk, honey, dung, and botanical extracts derived from animals and plants playing pivotal roles in this process. This treatise covers all aspects of agriculture, including meteorological observations, agricultural management, livestock care, tools, seed preservation, and the entire agricultural process from field preparation to crop harvesting and storage.
Rishi Krishi -
Wisdom of Sages
Ancient forest-dwelling Rishis held deep wisdom on nature's patterns, offering valuable farming techniques that have faded with time. Athachi Farms rejuvenates non-violent biodynamic farming to boost crop quality and yield, using innovative approaches for soil prep, seed treatment, fertilization, and cooperative resource sharing. These methods foster strong seed growth, crop resilience, and ecological sustainability.
Vrikshayurveda -
Healing Flora and Fauna
Ayurveda, one of the world's oldest healing methods, encompasses Vrikshayurveda, an ancient Indian knowledge gaining global acceptance for preserving nature. It includes tree wound care, herb maintenance, and various conservation practices. The Vrikshayurveda method involves using natural and organic techniques for soil enrichment, avoiding artificial chemicals through farm-grown herbal and mineral preparations, and implementing holistic pest control to protect the ecosystem.
Biodynamic Farming
Traditional practices of our forefathers are what we call Biodynamic Farming and it refers to the principle of harnessing the energies which create and maintain life. This system focuses on the judicious use of all the five elements of Nature -Earth, Water, Air, Fire, and Space – to enrich the soil and the surrounding environment. This involves enhancing soil health and quality by skillfully using organic matter, emphasizing practices like green manuring, cover crops, crop rotation, and maintaining strict protocols for manure and compost treatment.
Biodiverse Farming
The farm preserves biodiversity and the integrity of natural ecosystems and landscapes. A wide range of annual and perennial plants, including vegetables, herbs, flowers, pastures, forages, and native species, enhance overall plant diversity, promoting farm health and resilience. Diverse domestic animal species offer unique benefits, as each species interacts differently with the land and produces distinct qualities of manure.
Permaculture
Permaculture is a philosophy and land management approach that mirrors the thriving patterns of natural ecosystems. It involves observing and emulating the functions of plants and animals, aiming to design a farm in harmony with nature. This design principle encompasses ecological engineering, self-sustaining habitats, environmental construction, water resource management, and sustainable architecture, resulting in holistic and sustainable farming systems inspired by nature's patterns and features.
Pranic Agriculture
Prana, the cosmic life-force, pervades all living beings in the universe, entering through each breath and circulating within us. Pranic Agriculture seeks to balance and harmonize energy forces on farms, producing nutritious food that nourishes both body and mind. Just as human bodies pulsate with pranic energy, so do soil and plants, offering a miraculous abundance for optimizing crop growth. It's a way to reconnect with Mother Earth's natural rhythms and vital energies in food cultivation.
Dabholkar Farming
Originating in Maharashtra and pioneered by Shripad A. Dabholkar, the Dabholkar method, centered on green manuring, enriches the soil when cover crops are plowed back in. It increases crop yields (potentially by up to 50% compared to conventional methods), reduces reliance on synthetic inputs, and offers economic benefits, making it an eco-friendly choice for soil-conscious farmers.
Miyawaki Farming
Akira Miyawaki's reforestation technique, which involves dense planting of native trees and shrubs in compact spaces, fosters rapid growth and resilience. These forests provide a host of benefits: They counter pollution, fight climate change by absorbing pollutants, releasing oxygen, and storing carbon dioxide; foster biodiversity through diverse habitats, pollinator support, and wildlife corridor creation; and They improve local quality of life through recreation, education, urban heat relief, and various environmental, biodiversity, and social benefits.
