INDUSTRIAL VISIT - AKSHAYAKALPA ORGANIC FARMS
On 15 December 2023, Mrs U Ragavee, HOD of Department of Labour Law organised an Industrial Visit to Akshayakalpa Organic Farms located in Melmaruvathur.
Upon arrival, the students were greeted by the lush green surroundings of Akshayakalpa Farms, setting the stage for an informative and enlightening experience. The farm spans acres of well-maintained land, showcasing the integration of modern technology with traditional farming methods. The students were enlightened with the basic detail of the activities of the farm and were provided with refreshments. The students were then taken to visit the biogas stations and were in detail explained about the manure.
Students were provided with delicious traditional lunch made with the organic vegetables produced and also were allowed to visit the farms and learn more about organic farming. The students were taken to the fruit and vegetables farms and a detailed explanation about the same was given. The farm is designed in such a way that soil is enriched with nutrients and also Silt Trap is built around the trees to stop the speed of the water during the floods and it also helps in water harvesting and prevents soil erosion. They also have raised bed crops that are helpful to save the crops during the times of flood. This helps in the control of soil erosion and also maintains the flow of water.
They were also explained about the beehives and the working conditions of the bees. The bee hives consisted of worker bees who built the honeycomb and the soldier bee who protected the hives and the queen bee is solely responsible for the reproduction and there are also 14 to 15 male bees present who are known as drones.
During the visit , we observed spacious and well-ventilated barns designed to provide comfort to the cows. The farm followed a holistic approach, emphasizing natural feeding, veterinary care, and stress-free living conditions for the animals. It was evident that the cows were content and healthy, reflecting the farm's commitment to ethical farming.
The students were asked to do the seedlings that will be used for the purpose of planting which consisted of dry seeds, mud. This helps in retaining the nutritional values of the soil and helps in the faster growth of the Paddy, Fruits and Vegetables. They also had variety of products such as Ghee, Organic Honey, Virgin Coconut Oil, Milk and Paneer which were offered to the students for sale.