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Dry_Farming

Dry Farming: A Regenerative Path Through El Niño A New Era of Climate-Resilient Agriculture El Niño is reshaping climate in certain key areas of agriculture lands all over the World with delayed monsoons, prolonged dry spells, and rising temperatures.   WARNING SIGNS As groundwater levels fall and irrigation becomes unreliable, farmers need a system that works with drought-not against it. Dry farming offers exactly that. Dry farming is a regenerative, low-water method that relies on soil moisture, native seeds, and intelligent land management. It is one of the most powerful tools for India’s climate future. Why Dry F arming Matters During El Niño El Niño disrupts India’s rainfall patterns, causing: ·        Delayed monsoons ·        Long dry periods ·        Higher heat stress ·        Reduced groundwater recharge ·     ...

River_Restoration

Anaimalai River Water Hyacinth Crisis – Restoration Strategy The Anaimalai River in Tamil Nadu is facing a severe ecological challenge due to the rapid spread of water hyacinth. This invasive aquatic plant has accelerated in growth during the 2026 El Niño cycle, creating urgent concerns for water security, agriculture, biodiversity, and public health. This blog article outlines the problem, its causes, impacts, and a cost-effective restoration strategy. The River Ecosystem & Water Hyacinth that affects it The Problem: Water Hyacinth Infestation Water hyacinth (Pontederia_crassipes formerly known as Eichhornia crassipes) is one of the world’s fastest-growing aquatic weeds. In nutrient-rich and slow-moving water, it can double its biomass within 10-15 days. Key Issues * Thick mats block sunlight and reduce dissolved oxygen. * Fish mortality increases due to low oxygen levels. * Evaporation rises, worsening water scarcity. * Mosquito breeding increases, raising public health risks. ...

Peanuts-Groundnuts-Giving Healthy Food

During this week, I received a wonderful email from my beloved brother: We are harvesting the Peanuts (ground nuts) already at EAFARMS . The harvest is not bad this time. I already went to Anamalai Gandhi Ashramam -  today and gave them 10 kilos of the produce (Peanuts). This is what I dreamt of when we started EAFARMS .Thanks to my brother we have achieved this and we will move forward. In Anamalai Gandhi Ashramam, at any given point in time, there are about 50 to 60 children between the age group of 4 to 13 years. These children either don’t have the support of their parents or they are orphans by birth. People at Anamalai Gandhi Ashramam are doing an excellent good deed. We are happy that from EA FARMS, where we practice Natural Sustainable Agriculture, we could give Organically grown peanuts to these kids at the Ashram. Peanuts(ground nuts) are rich in energy and contain many health benefiting nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and vitam...