Khairthal-Tijara Farmers Boost Income with Organic Farming, Vermicompost & Soil Health Cards

• Farmers in Khairthal-Tijara district are shifting from chemical to organic farming, increasing income and self-reliance.
• Sube Singh of Darbarpur village established a vermicompost unit with a ₹10,000 government grant, significantly boosting crop production and reducing fertilizer costs.
• Amit Kumar of Ajarka village used a 'Soil Health Card' to apply balanced fertilizers, improving crop quality and production.
• The Agriculture Department's campaigns are making farmers like Sube Singh and Amit Kumar ambassadors for scientific farming.
• Agricultural experts believe adopting soil testing and vermicompost can reduce farming costs by up to 30% in the district.