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Cauvery Calling Newsletter: Apr - Jun 2026
There is a steady, encouraging shift toward tree-based agriculture across the country, and Cauvery Calling’s collective efforts on the ground are helping support this transition. Thanks to your unwavering support, the movement welcomed 3604 new farmers and enabled the planting of nearly 1.7 million living trees this quarter, pushing the total since inception to a monumental 136 million trees. This gradual grassroots progress is finding beautiful resonance at the highest levels of the government. In a landmark policy announcement, the Union Agriculture Minister has officially renamed “agro-forestry” as "tree-based farming." This critical change removes the reference to “forests” and thereby eliminates the long-standing fear of farmers nationwide that they may encounter legal hurdles in cultivating and harvesting their own timber.
Project Highlights: Apr-Jun 2026
Field Stories
Farmers transitioned to tree-based agriculture – 3604
Since launch of movement – 263,306
Tree plantings enabled – 1,697,060
Since launch of movement – 136 M
Cauvery Calling in the National Spotlight
In The News
Saplings to Profits: Thousands Trained at "Food Forest Cultivation and Southern Indian Fruits Festival"
Events
Over 6,000 participants came together to learn from leading agricultural scientists and successful tree-based agriculture farmers on cultivating high-value crops such as mango, jackfruit, avocado, etc.
With 11 training sessions led by experts, more than 120 exhibitors showcasing 100+ fruit varieties and value-added products, the festival was a vibrant masterclass in how multi-layer tree-based agriculture restores soil health while creating diverse, year-round income streams.
Walking the Talk for Cauvery Calling
Human Impact Stories
After raising funds to enable planting of over 350,000 trees, Raj (who is over 60 years old) and Shakrajit took their commitment to Cauvery Calling a step further by walking 150 km along River Cauvery for over seven days to raise awareness. When asked why, Raj simply said:
“Words no longer felt enough, so I just walked. My walk is not complete until Cauvery runs perennially.”
Every single tree that is enabled is one step closer to making Raj and Shakrajit’s dream—and the dream of millions of farmers—a reality.
Healthy Saplings: A Scientific Seal of Quality
Field Stories
100,000+ Saplings Planted: Cauvery Calling Kicks Off the Green Season
Events
Farmer of the Quarter: Making Every Inch Count
Events
On his 2-acre farm, Poovendran has integrated timber and fruit trees through tree-based agriculture, creating both a steady annual income of over Rs. 250,000 and long-term value for his family.
"I planted Yellow Teak as timber for my children’s future, while growing guava, papaya, banana, and coconut in between for year-round income. Through Cauvery Calling, I learned how to choose the right intercrops, use every inch of my land, and enrich the soil with fallen biomass. That knowledge transformed my farm."