The Regen way : Our Regenerative agriculture programs are a commitment to promoting sustainable farming methods and agricultural practices that nurture and rejuvenate both the land and the communities they serve
Regenerative Agriculture entails a set of holistic land management practices that focus on rehabilitating and enhancing the entire ecosystem of the farm. It's based on principles that improve soil health, water management, and biodiversity. A healthy soil will help nurture healthy crops which would eventually be able to sustain and nourish a line of healthy human beings.
Our approach at Beetle is to practice the best elements of Regenerative farming in a manner which can can overcome the challenges pertaining to cotton textile and agriculture industry’s incumbent resource intensive operations. Our experts train the farmers and other stakeholders on significantly reducing the industry’s negative environmental impact on our land and natural ecosystems, increasing its positive impact, and economically benefiting themselves and the entire supply chain—from farmers to manufacturers / processors to retailers to consumers.
Biochar
Biochar, a type of charcoal produced through the pyrolysis of biomass in the absence of oxygen, offers several benefits (including water retention, reduction of soil acidity, carbon sequestration etc.) in both agricultural and environmental contexts. We help farmers produce this using their own agriculture waste.
Water conservation
In addition to helping the farmers setup rainwater harvesting systems, establishing efficient irrigation systems (like drip or sprinkler systems), and the construction of water storage facilities (like ponds or tanks) in order to ensure optimal use of water resources, we also train them on management practices like cover cropping, mulching etc. which reduce water evaporation from the soil.
Conservation Agriculture
Conservation Agriculture (CA) is an approach to managing agroecosystems for improved and sustained productivity, increased profits, and food security while preserving and enhancing the resource base and the environment. It is characterized by three core principles - Minimal soil disturbance, Permanent soil cover and Crop Rotation and Diversity.
Natural Inputs production
We help the farmers in setting up natural farm input units which is an integral part of a regenerative farming system. Inputs here are created using materials that are readily available on or near the farm, reducing reliance on synthetic chemicals and fostering a more self-sufficient, environmentally friendly approach to agriculture. Key types of natural farm inputs include composts, animal manures, herbal plant based concoctions and other bio fertilisers and pesticides.
Livestock Management
Livestock management on a regenerative farm involves a set of principles that not only focus on the health and productivity of the animals but also on enhancing the overall ecosystem of the farm. Some of the key activities implemented on our farms include Holistic grazing management, setting up diverse livestock systems, livestock integration with crop production inputs etc.
Agroforestry
Agroforestry is an integrated approach to sustainable land use that combines the cultivation of trees and shrubs with crops and/or livestock within the same farming system. With our farmers, we aim to create more diverse, productive, profitable, healthy, and sustainable land-use systems using such practices. Implementing agroforestry requires careful planning to ensure the compatibility and synergy between different components (trees, crops, and/or livestock) and other environmental and socio-economic factors.
