The Cauvery Calling movement, launched in 2019 by Sadhguru, is a project that seeks to restore the Cauvery River and the economy of farmers who depend on it. The project aims to plant 242 crore trees in the agricultural lands of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka in the Cauvery basin areas.
100 varieties of jackfruits and other value-added products such as chips, pickles, jelly, halwa, and many others amaze the farmers.
More than 2,000 farmers attended the Mega Jackfruit Festival organised yesterday (May 28) in Panruti on behalf of Isha's Cauvery Calling Movement.
Sadhguru started the initiative in 2019 to revitalise the Cauvery River and enhance the economy of the farmers who rely on it. It intends to plant 242 crore trees on agricultural fields in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka's Cauvery basin areas.
Various pioneering farmers and experts from Tamil Nadu and Kerala participated and gave suggestions on ways to generate massive income from the jackfruit.
The experts shared the benefits of tree-based agriculture, the qualities of jackfruit as well as methods to value add and market the jackfruit.
The festival was organised at the farm of Thiru Haridas, former Deputy of Agriculture, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, which boasts over 100 varieties of jackfruit. "Jackfruit should be cultivated as much as possible due to the various benefits, including- food and nutrition, economy and livelihood.
I am growing 100 to 150 varieties and because of its uniqueness our jackfruit has earned a Geographical Indications (GI) tag due to its uniqueness" he added.
Dr. Jaganmohan explaining about value addition, technology, machinery and marketing said, "Usually we use only 35% from the jackfruit- from its fruit and the seeds.
When we looked into how to use the remaining 65%, we discovered that eating jackfruit at the appropriate level of maturity can heal diabetes, cancer, thyroid, and many other ailments.
Diabetes can be cured by mixing powdered jackfruit with wheat flour. To name a few, we can prepare Payasam, sauce, ice cream, jam, and jelly.
If the jackfruit is dried and eaten as dry fruit, it can be stored for up to two years. It is beneficial if taken as a vegetarian curry as a meat substitute. It will be good for the body and the
environment."
Observing the increased interest of farmers in cultivating red jackfruit, Dr. Karunakaran, an expert from the Indian Horticultural Research Institute, stated, "Recently, many farmers have come forward to plant it." Although all jackfruit varieties are nutritious, Siddu and Shankara are the two most nutritious varieties of jackfruit."
Dr. Karunakaran, an expert from the Indian Horticultural Research Institute, expanded on the 'Specialties of red jackfruit' while pioneering farmer Thiru. Kumaravel revealed ways to profit from
planting jackfruit along with coconuts. Later, pioneer farmer Thiru. Thirumalai explained pepper cultivation and Thiru Josephine Marie from Madurai also shared suggestions on beekeeping.
Thiru Tamilmaran, State Field Coordinator of the Save Soil Movement, stated, "Under the guidance of Sadhguru's Save Soil Movement, we are carrying out tree-based agriculture to increase the organic matter of our soil, which is less than 0.6 percent, to a minimum level of 3 to 6 percent."Tens of thousands of interested farmers are working with us for this ecological change while multiplying their income.
So far we have taught self-reliant farming methods to 20,000 farmers. Gradually we should move towards an organic farming system."
The festival featured 'Chakka Kootam' products, which delighted the participants. The group that has been marketing products made from Jackfruit in Kerala and has created more than 50 valuable food products made out of the fruit.
District Collector Dr. Arun Tamburaj, Thiru 'Maram' Masilamani, Thiru Raman, organic farmer Thiru Abraham from Sivagangai, deputy director of horticulture Thiru. Arun and many pioneer farmers also participated in the mega festival.
More than 2,000 farmers attended the Mega Jackfruit Festival organised yesterday (May 28) in Panruti on behalf of Isha's Cauvery Calling Movement.
Sadhguru started the initiative in 2019 to revitalise the Cauvery River and enhance the economy of the farmers who rely on it. It intends to plant 242 crore trees on agricultural fields in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka's Cauvery basin areas.
Various pioneering farmers and experts from Tamil Nadu and Kerala participated and gave suggestions on ways to generate massive income from the jackfruit.
The experts shared the benefits of tree-based agriculture, the qualities of jackfruit as well as methods to value add and market the jackfruit.
The festival was organised at the farm of Thiru Haridas, former Deputy of Agriculture, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, which boasts over 100 varieties of jackfruit. "Jackfruit should be cultivated as much as possible due to the various benefits, including- food and nutrition, economy and livelihood.
I am growing 100 to 150 varieties and because of its uniqueness our jackfruit has earned a Geographical Indications (GI) tag due to its uniqueness" he added.
Dr. Jaganmohan explaining about value addition, technology, machinery and marketing said, "Usually we use only 35% from the jackfruit- from its fruit and the seeds.
When we looked into how to use the remaining 65%, we discovered that eating jackfruit at the appropriate level of maturity can heal diabetes, cancer, thyroid, and many other ailments.
Diabetes can be cured by mixing powdered jackfruit with wheat flour. To name a few, we can prepare Payasam, sauce, ice cream, jam, and jelly.
If the jackfruit is dried and eaten as dry fruit, it can be stored for up to two years. It is beneficial if taken as a vegetarian curry as a meat substitute. It will be good for the body and the
environment."
Observing the increased interest of farmers in cultivating red jackfruit, Dr. Karunakaran, an expert from the Indian Horticultural Research Institute, stated, "Recently, many farmers have come forward to plant it." Although all jackfruit varieties are nutritious, Siddu and Shankara are the two most nutritious varieties of jackfruit."
Dr. Karunakaran, an expert from the Indian Horticultural Research Institute, expanded on the 'Specialties of red jackfruit' while pioneering farmer Thiru. Kumaravel revealed ways to profit from
planting jackfruit along with coconuts. Later, pioneer farmer Thiru. Thirumalai explained pepper cultivation and Thiru Josephine Marie from Madurai also shared suggestions on beekeeping.
Thiru Tamilmaran, State Field Coordinator of the Save Soil Movement, stated, "Under the guidance of Sadhguru's Save Soil Movement, we are carrying out tree-based agriculture to increase the organic matter of our soil, which is less than 0.6 percent, to a minimum level of 3 to 6 percent."Tens of thousands of interested farmers are working with us for this ecological change while multiplying their income.
So far we have taught self-reliant farming methods to 20,000 farmers. Gradually we should move towards an organic farming system."
The festival featured 'Chakka Kootam' products, which delighted the participants. The group that has been marketing products made from Jackfruit in Kerala and has created more than 50 valuable food products made out of the fruit.
District Collector Dr. Arun Tamburaj, Thiru 'Maram' Masilamani, Thiru Raman, organic farmer Thiru Abraham from Sivagangai, deputy director of horticulture Thiru. Arun and many pioneer farmers also participated in the mega festival.