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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. ...

KCS Notes from Zero Budget Natural Farming seminar by Mr. Subash Palekar from 19-23rd Dec 2011 at Pollachi organized by Pollachi Chamber of Commerce. KCS and Pujya Shri Subash Palekar The following are the notes taken at the seminar: With 1 Desi cow (Indian indigenous cow), we can perform 30 acres of farming. • Advantages of ZBNF (Zero Budget Natural Farming) : • Insecticides, fertilizers, pesticide are not purchased. • Tilling of the farm is not required. • Production will be more than chemical (CF) and organic farming (OF) from the 1st year itself. • Only 10% water and 10% electricity is sufficient. • Above all, ZBNF ensures produce which is free of poison and hence will fetch a good price. What are the problems that resulted by Globalisation and non-indigenous type of development? 1. Food crisis 2. Suicides of farmers – All developed countries have this; ironically in under developed (according to western principles) areas there are no suicides of farmers. 3. Glob...