Dhirubhai bought two cows and was attempting to use cow dung as natural fertiliser but was not able to get the desired result. He learnt about farming sessions organised by GHCL Foundation Trust and attended a training session in his village. He gained various inputs on organic farming and the use of pesticides and good quality seeds for farming. He went for exposure visits organised by the Foundation Trust to understand the latest techniques of organic farming.

Since the past four years, Dhirubhai is practising zero budget organic farming and making fertilisers and pesticides like Jivamrut, Bijamrut, Dashparni Arc, Nimastra, Brahmastra, Panchgavya etc. at his farm by using neem oil, buttermilk, cow dung and urine and various leaves and vegetation available nearby.

He noticed that this practice also improved the soil quality of his land. Dhirubhai says “Practicing organic farming gives me a sense of satisfaction. I was once a victim of cancer but today I want everyone around me to be safe and I don’t want to take the burden of being the cause of the disease for others.”