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Cauvery Calling Newsletter: April - June 2025
30 July, 2025 10:13 AM
This quarter, Cauvery Calling enabled the plantation of 2 million trees. Over 1,800 farmers were trained in tree-based agriculture, empowering rural communities to restore soil health and secure their livelihoods. The 160 inspiring women nursery workers, whose years of dedication have enabled millions of saplings and countless transformations, were also celebrated.
Project Highlights April - June 2025
Field Stories
Farm Advisory Summary
Field Stories
Farmer Hero of the Quarter: From Unused Land to a ₹3 Crore Green Enterprise
Human Impact Stories
In 2013, Sureshkumar began planting trees just to make use of idle land. With guidance from Cauvery Calling, he shifted from a teak-only plan to a diverse mix of species suited to his soil—mahogany, Indian kino, red sanders, rosewood, and Indian portia. Today, 1,541 trees thrive on his once-barren land, and with 200 more added last year, his green investment could yield over ₹3 crore in the next decade, averaging ₹20,000 per tree.
National media recognizes the scale and impact of Bharat’s biggest farmer-led ecological movement.
In The News
World Food Forum Celebrates Cauvery Calling Farmer Who Quit his Job to Revive His Barren Ancestral Land
Human Impact Stories
Farmer training on “Profitable Tree-Based Agriculture” in Tumkur, Karnataka
Events
Over 300 farmers gathered for a full-day Cauvery Calling workshop focused on integrating coconut cultivation with tree-based farming. Led by experts and successful model farmers, the event showcased sustainable practices that boost income, recharge groundwater, and promote ecological balance. Farmers learned about intercropping, value addition, natural pest control, and more.
Alternative Agriculture Systems for Higher Income” training in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Events
At Cauvery Calling’s seminar in Kanyakumari, 1,500+ farmers explored nature-based solutions for sustainable income — with support from scientists, successful farmers, and Tamil Nadu’s Minister of Milk & Dairy Development. The event showcased tree-based farming as a powerful tool to enrich soil, improve water retention, and enhance green cover.