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Organic millet farms increase soil nitrogen via natural bird and insect activity
  • In chemical‑free millet fields, birds and insects feed on pests, reducing the need for pesticides.
  • Their droppings and carcasses add organic nitrogen, enriching the soil.
  • Dr. Vali observed that after two seasons of organic millet, soil organic matter rose from 1.5 % to 2.8 %, and nitrogen content increased by 30 %.
  • This natural nitrogen fixation reduces dependence on synthetic fertilizers, cutting input costs for farmers.
  • The practice also improves biodiversity, creating a resilient agro‑ecosystem that can withstand climate shocks.
Dr. Khadar ValiSignature Studios00:33:25

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పక్షులు millet పంటలపై వస్తారు, పక్షుల మూతలు నేలలో నైట్రోజన్ అందిస్తాయి. Dr. Khadar Vali
Birds adding nitrogen
కొరలు పెస్టిసైజ్ లేకుండా పండిస్తున్నారు, జీరో నిజమా? డోంట్ టేక్ ఎనీ పెస్టిసైడ్స్. Dr. Khadar Vali
Chemical‑free practice

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Chemical-Free Millet Cultivation

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