Farmers in India especially in Gujarat have always been experimental and their experiments are proving to be the most beneficial for the country and agriculture and farmers. At the same time, it seems to be beneficial for other farmers to experiment with cow-based farming in their small plot of lands like Dharmeshbhai and his fellow farmers are doing. Governor of Gujarat, Acharya Devvrat is a follower of cow-based farming. The state government has implemented a scheme to encourage cow-rearing for cow-based farming which has witnessed enthusiastic participation from about 15 people from Bhadarwa of Savli Taluka including a farmer, Dharmesh Patel of Wankaner area. Dharmesh Patel has been experimenting with cow-based farming and has decided to make the most out of the cow-based natural farming. Dharmeshbhai raises cows and his farm is full of barrels carrying sour buttermilk made from cow urine and cow's milk. He says, the cheapest alternative to expensive urea is a paste made from sour

Author-Shlok Talati