Organic Pesticide Revolution: Buttermilk-Gram Flour Protects Crops, Boosts Soil Health

• Scientists at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, developed an organic pesticide from buttermilk and gram flour.
• This indigenous solution offers a natural, safe, and low-cost alternative to harmful chemical pesticides.
• The pesticide recipe includes gram flour, buttermilk, neem leaves/decoction, cow urine, and water, easily prepared by farmers.
• It effectively combats pests like aphids, jassids, whiteflies, and thrips, and inhibits pathogenic fungi.
• The method promotes safe farming, protects soil, environment, and consumer health, freeing farmers from chemical dependence.

Why It Matters: Buttermilk-gram flour pesticide offers a natural, low-cost way to protect crops and soil.