Akash Chourasiya | |
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| Born | 5 July 1988 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Farmer & Agriculturist, |
| Known for | Multilayer Farming, Natural Farming |
| Notable work | Multilayer Farming Innovator |
Akash Chourasiya is a farmer from Sagar District in Madhya Pradesh, India. [1] He is known for innovative farming techniques like organic agriculture and multi-layer agriculture. [1] [2] [3]
Akash Chourasiya initially wanted to pursue a career in medicine as a doctor but after completing high school changed direction and started farming on just ten decimal land. [4] [2]
Chourasiya does not use any chemical products in the agriculture. [2] [1] All the manures and pesticides are prepared using natural products. He prepares vermicompost to replace fertilizers using cow dungs and uses various techniques to avoid insects in the crops. [4] [2]
Chourasiya invented multi-layer farm technique on his land. [5] [3] [1] On one piece of land, he grows crops at multiple layers simultaneously, for example: ginger (below ground), amaranthus (at 1–2 feet above ground), ivy gourd (at 6–8 feet above ground) and papaya (at 9–10 feet above ground). [6] This method reduces the cost and leads to higher agriculture output. [6] [3]
Chourasiya has been organising free training to interested farmers in month at his farms for many years. [2] He has trained thousands of farmers [7] and many of them have their own success stories. [8] [5]
Chourasiya has been awarded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. [2] He has received several other national level awards such as:
