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SHAMBHUBHAI GHASDIYA - The Organic Analyst agriculturist.

Shambhubhai Mohanbhai Ghasdiya is one of the greatest farmers in Vyavdat with more than five years of experience in organic farming. Mr. Shambhubhai Mohanbhai Ghasdiya is an agriculturist. He is from Vyavdat Village, Taluka Vallabhipur Of Bhavnagar District. His Pin code is 364610. He has been successfully practicing Organic Farming For 5 Years.

LINAGE -

His ancestors used to do chemical farming but he wanted to do something for the betterment of the world. His ancestors never believed in organic farming neither his mother supported her initially but she started to believe in him. He has around 12 acres of land with pomegranate trees. The reason behind starting organic farming was that he thought that chemical farming somewhere harmful for the world as well as him. So, he thought of starting something new. He thought organic farming would have a good scope in the future. There is a time when everyone doesn’t follow what their parents want them to do. Such was our Shambhubhai wanted to be the change he wanted to see in the world. His family consists of his wife, his son, and his mother. He is being supported by each of his family members. Each of them helps him to grow a better plantation.

PRESENT STATE OF WORK-

For the last 5 years, farming has been a tradition in his family and he began organic farming about 5 years ago. He has not yet received certification from any organic farming agency or association. He said they were corrupt and pleaded for more money to get faster certificates. Organic farming is also practiced by his neighboring farmers, namely Mr. THAKARCHIBHAI GHASDIYA. The process of farming goes very smoothly. He has proper management of doing the process. He has allotted the task to various family members. His family and they work hard to earn a living. He never compromises giving bad quality food to its customers. He tries his best to earn the heart of his customer. He has proper irrigation facilities which come through the well. He never uses any chemical fertilizers or pesticides to kill weeds and harmful plants which damages the plantation. He also inspires various other farmers who reside nearby him. He also helps them with the necessary products they cannot afford or don’t know how to use.

POSED CHALLENGES-

He does not practice any kind of chemical farming on any area of his soil for any crops. In 12 arches of land, the approximate production is about 1000 kilograms, he grows vegetables of native variety. In the next market, he plans to sell a total quantity of 15000 kg at a selling rate of 50 rupees per kilogram. He grows pomegranate throughout the year. He has been facing a lot of problems due to climate change. He never faced the problem of something else like irrigation facilities or plowing. His weakest point farming is climate change which might harm the plantation. He is scared of the future and taking every step required in his control to help the environment.

STRANGENESS

This is a story of a farmer who is trying to do his best from his side to protect the environment then it’s our responsibility to share this story with everyone and inspire more farmers to go for the organic farmer and be the change we want to see in this world.