Ecological Farming Methods- Akkadi Saalu by Soil Vasu

About the Solution

Akkadi Saalu is a traditional farming method that allows natural resources like rain, soil, seed to interact within themselves to produce multiple crops. This method also helps farmers practice economically viable and ecologically sustainable regenerative agriculture since a lot of farmers in rainfed areas deal with degrading and unproductive land. 

This comprehensive, holistic model developed by Soil Vasu has seen success among many parts of the country and has enabled many farmers to conserve the soil moisture, enhance the nutrients status of soil, control the erosion losses, suppress the weeds in crop plants, and remove the residual effects of pesticides, fertilizers, and heavy metals from earlier use.

Soil Vasu is an initiative focused on promoting sustainable soil management and regenerative farming practices. By developing farmer-friendly training materials and playbooks, Soil Vasu equips trainers, community resource persons (CRPs), and farmer groups with practical knowledge to improve soil health and agricultural resilience.

The organization emphasizes low-cost, locally adaptable solutions such as composting, natural fertilizers, and organic inputs, ensuring that small and marginal farmers can adopt them without heavy investments. Its work supports a transition away from chemical dependence toward ecological farming systems that build long-term fertility, improve crop productivity, and enhance climate resilience in rural communities.

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Playbooks

Akkadi Salu- an Ecological Farming method
 

Training

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Sub-Category – Composting

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Short Description

Audience:

CSOs, master trainers in semi-arid regions of India, farmers practicing rainfed farming

Objectives: 

  1. Restore soil health and fertility through ecological practices.

  2. Lower input costs by using farm-based organic inputs.

  3. Improve water conservation and crop resilience in rainfed areas.

  4. Enhance farmer incomes through better yields and value addition.

  5. Build local capacity by training CSOs, trainers, and farmer groups