IFFCO, India’s largest fertiliser
cooperative is known for the good work it has been doing for Indian farmers.
IFFCO’s initiatives, led by its MD U.S.Awasthi, have been in news for the right
reasons.
Here is a look at such three initiatives that have been successful.
Here is a look at such three initiatives that have been successful.
NEEM Planting
IFFCO’s Neem plantation campaign
has proven to be successful, and has already crossed the million mark. Upon
hearing the news, U.S. Awasthi congratulated one and all on social media for
the contribution. The target of planting one milling neem saplings was achieved
in less than a year. The campaign began on a modest scale, but soon caught
fancy of political leaders as they chipped in with contribution coming from
their area.
IFFCO to buy Nimboli directly from farmers
IFFCO announced its decision to
buy Nimboli directly from the farmers. The nimboli will be used to produce the
neem coated urea, which IFFCO has started producing in order to boost the productivity
of soil. The neem coating ensures gradual release of urea, which help plants
gain more nutrients, thus leading to higher yields.
“We are constantly looking at
ways of increasing livelihood of our farmers. Buying Nimboli is a unique
experiment in the country, where IFFCO wants to encourage farmers not only to
sell Nimboli to us, but also grow more Neem trees. Neem has a lot of other
health benefits too, and we want our brothers and sisters in villages to gain
from growing a Neem in their backyard” said IFFCO MD U S Awasthi to the news
reporters and other attendees present during the announcement.
IFFCO to encourage production of Honey
IFFCO has decided to encourage
the production of honey among the farmers to supplement their income. This is
being done in line with various programs set up to promote the Prime Minister
Sh. Narendra Modi ji’s vision of doubling the farmers’ income by 2022.
To encourage the farmers, IFFCO
celebrated the World Honey Bee Day on 20th May, which was the first
such day to spread awareness about honey bee and bee keeping. The event was
attended by over 200 farmers. The show was organized by IFFCO and its
subsidiary IFFDC at FMDI Auditorium in Gurugram.
All the three programs by IFFCO has
drawn appreciation from different quarters, with the company being lauded for
working for the betterment of the Indian farmers, which in turn will benefit
the agricultural sector on the whole.
