The Power of Moringa

Recent report from ibnlive.in.com detailed the success of the small village of Kallur in Gadag, where farmers have created an independently and sustainably run operation based around Moringa, and similar crops. The community worked closely with an NGO, Renuka Foundation, resulting in organic farming, agro forestry, cooking oil production, biogas and electricity production that has been integrated into one comprehensive program of rural development.

The project was started in 2009 as small farmers were organized to grow Moringa, Pongammia, Simarouba, and Jathropa. The seeds of these plants were then crushed to create premium oils. The remainders from the oil production is fed into a bio-diesel generator that creates the energy to operate the production.

Today, farmers of Kallur, Nalavadi, Annigeri, and Navalagund have partnered to create a unique sustaining project employing 500 farmers and holding 2,000 acres of certified organic land.

Read the full article at: www.ibnlive.in.com/news/village-sees-farmers-leading-independent-lives/215958-60-115.html