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In Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, a local farmer has developed an organic fertilizer using cow dung and urine, which can effectively support farming on 35 bighas (approximately six acres) of land. This innovative approach has garnered significant attention, and the farmer, Gurmeet Singh (35), is in line for a state-level award. Gurmeet hails from a farming family in Rasoolpur village.

Successful Farming with Organic Fertilizer

For the past five years, Gurmeet Singh has been cultivating sugarcane using this organic fertilizer. Additionally, he employs this fertilizer for various crops, resulting in improved yields. He has successfully grown wheat, rice, and a variety of vegetables using this method.

Preparation of the Organic Fertilizer

Gurmeet explained that the fertilizer is easy to prepare and can significantly enhance agricultural productivity. According to him, the dung and urine from one indigenous cow can support farming on up to 25 acres. For one acre, 10 kilograms of dung and five kilograms of urine are required.

Steps to Create the Fertilizer

To create the fertilizer, a mixture of dung and urine is combined with three kilograms of jaggery and two kilograms of gram flour. This mixture is then placed under a banyan tree with two kilograms of soil and 200 liters of water. In summer, the fertilizer takes about 15 days to prepare, while in winter, it may take 30 to 40 days. Once ready, it can be easily applied during irrigation, allowing for a gradual release of nutrients. Neem and cannabis are sprinkled on the crops to protect them from pests.

Community Impact and Awareness

Gurmeet Singh emphasized the importance of utilizing cow dung and urine, as many people abandon non-milking cows. He believes that farmers can profit by collecting and selling these materials. As word spreads about his fertilizer, more individuals are visiting him to learn about the preparation process.

Recognition at the Jaggery Festival

A two-day state-level jaggery festival is set to take place in Lucknow on February 27. Gurmeet Singh's jaggery production unit has been selected to represent the district at this festival. The inspector of the jaggery unit, Ravindra Kumar Singh, noted that this is the first time a jaggery producer from the district has been chosen for a state-level event.