“Any change begins with a thought, and if there is passion in the mind, it does not take long for the change to become a reality.”
Vishnu Kumar Pareek, who belongs to a small village Barana in Bhilwara district of Rajasthan, has proved that if a farmer is determined, farming is not only a means of livelihood, but can also become a path to possibilities for millions. Vishnu ji’s story is a living example not only for the farmers of Rajasthan but also for the farmers of the whole of India that how better income, better products and better lifestyle can be achieved by changing traditional farming to an organic model.
👨🌾 Journey from traditional farming to organic farming
Vishnu ji comes from a farmer family. He was connected to farms since childhood, but he felt the lack of both profit and satisfaction in the traditional methods of farming. During this time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s resolve to double the income of farmers and the call for organic farming became a turning point in his life.
He understood that the long-term damage of chemical farming is not only to the soil and water, but is also having a bad effect on the income of farmers and the health of consumers. Thinking this, he completely turned towards organic farming.
🐄 Started with Desi Cows and Vermi Compost
For organic farming, Vishnu ji first brought 5 to 6 Desi cows to his farm and established a vermicompost unit. Vermi compost made from cow dung and urine became the foundation of organic farming.
Along with this, he started preparing organic pesticides and tonics from domestic materials like neem, dhatura, peepal leaves, buttermilk and gram flour, which have become the strength of his farming today.
🏡 Organic revolution in greenhouse: Record yield of cucumber and gherkin
Vishnu ji installed three modern greenhouses in his farm. Earlier chemical medicines were used in these, but now only organic fertilizers and organic sprays are used here.
📈 Production and income math:
Per year: 100 tons of cucumber and gherkin
Selling price: ₹20 to ₹40 per kg
Two crop cycles (Harvests) in a year
Annual income: Net profit of ₹15 to ₹20 lakh
Along with farming, Vishnu ji is also adept at marketing the product. His organic crops are sold immediately in the market, as the demand for organic products is increasing rapidly.
🌾 Other crops and expansion
Apart from the greenhouse, Vishnu ji is also cultivating wheat, maize, barley, cotton, green vegetables etc. in organic method in his open fields. This maintains the fertility of the soil, and also reduces the expenditure on fertilizer.
🧑🏫 Sharing knowledge and inspiring farmers
Vishnu ji’s success has made him a role model for the village and the state. Many Kisan Melas have been organized on his farm so far, in which farmers and agricultural scientists from 8 districts of Rajasthan have come.
🏅 Honors and recognition:
Honored at the state level 2 times
Received the district level award once
Appointed as a management member from the farmer quota in Maharana Pratap Agricultural University, Udaipur
He now organizes Kisan Melas from time to time, in which information about government schemes, new techniques, and organic farming is shared. More than 50 farmers have taken steps towards organic farming through these events.
🌿 Benefits of organic farming in Vishnu ji’s eyes
- Improvement in soil quality
- Low cost – more profit
- Healthy and tasty products
- Good demand for products in the market
- Sense of responsibility towards the environment
🔚 Conclusion: One farmer, one change
Vishnu Kumar Pareek has shown that if a farmer is determined, he can make farming not only a source of livelihood but also a source of respect and prosperity. Today he is known as a progressive farmer, who is not only doing farming for himself but is also showing new paths to others.
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