• About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
Neo Science Hub
  • Home
  • eMag Archives
  • Categories
  • About us
  • Contact us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • eMag Archives
  • Categories
  • About us
  • Contact us
No Result
View All Result
Neo Science Hub
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • eMag Archives
  • Categories
  • About us
  • Contact us
Home Food Technology

A Farmer with patents in his bag – CVR

Neo Science Hub by Neo Science Hub
April 11, 2022
in Food Technology
0
Padma Shri Chintala Venkat Reddy an Inspirational Farmer || Neo Science Hub

Padma Shri Chintala Venkat Reddy an Inspirational Farmer || Neo Science Hub

0
SHARES
40
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Farmer Chintala Venkat Reddy, an innovator from Hyderabad, Telangana, has been conferred with Padma Shri Award 2020 for his innovations in farming. He went on to win patents for Vitamin D-enriched rice and wheat varieties from World Intellectual Property Organization, Geneva (WIPO) on February 11, 2021.

Born in Alwal, Hyderabad, in an agriculture family, his childhood passion was agriculture. Every day after finishing his school he used to go to the farm and look after the cows. During the summer holidays CVR, as he fondly called used to spend most of his time on the farm.

“It is a patented technique process to improve nutrient content of the soil in the cultivation lands. I applied for a patent in 28 June 2004 and within 18 months it was published in WIPO. So, this is a unique invention,” says Reddy.

CVR with Hon' Prime Minister of INDIA Narendra Modi
CVR with Hon’ Prime Minister of INDIA Narendra Modi

Earlier organic manures as well as chemical fertilizers were used rampantly. The negative impact of chemical fertilizers and pesticides was soon realized. Necessity, they say is the mother of invention; CVR recalled his father’s feat of manually digging a 45 feet deep well with the help of labors, a unique feat in today’s context. The muddy water from the well was used for crop irrigation.  

Reddy opines, every soil has natural nutrients that can be utilized for farming. His mantra is to rejuvenate top layer of soil to reduce depletion of nutrients. No fertilizers, insecticides or fungicides for agriculture are being used.

Of course, he is ecstatic to have won the honor, but his joy knows no bounds when he has the chance to present his farming beliefs. “The Padma Shri award has arrived, but I receive accolades on a daily basis in the shape of communications from farmers who share their success stories after using my farming ideas and methods.” He smiles as he says, “I have close to 35 farmer groups from across the country where farmers talk and share their questions with me.”

Farmers are drawn to his views because his concept is that “the answer of the soil is from the land.” The 71-year-old farmer goes into greater detail. “Don’t we all know that when there’s a problem in the family, the solution rests within the family?” Similarly, when the yield from the soil is inadequate, it is the soil that has a problem, and it is the soil that has the answer. Farmers have been sucked into the usage and subsequent abuse of pesticides in the hopes of boosting agricultural productivity, decreasing pest damage, and so on. “Look for the solution within,” I constantly say. Of course, after falling prey to my current ways and failing badly, I did just that. We are not just harming the environment when we introduce foreign agents to our crops in the form of chemicals; we are also consuming all of those chemicals at some point.”

Despite the fact that his admirers refer to him as a “scientist” on Whatsapp, CVR argues that he is merely a farmer. “I’m a farmer, therefore I have to know my land and absorb information from my surroundings.” Have you ever pondered why we only receive a whiff of dirt during the first few days after rain? “I believe it’s because the soil absorbs nutrients from the sun and the environment, and precipitation serves as the final component in enriching the soil,” he says with a smile.

CVR became a vital contributor to the National Seed Corporation after successfully experimenting with his methods and approach by growing wheat, paddy, maize, sugarcane, vegetables, and other varieties of seeds.

CVR with George W.Bush - NEOSCIENCEHUB
CVR with George W.Bush – NEOSCIENCEHUB

Reddy, approaches are distinguished by an intelligent blend of modern and indigenous practices that arose from his own ideas and experiences.

“Insects assault plants, fruits, and flowers because they can prey on them,” CVR says, citing an example of one of his investigations. Have we ever heard of insects wreaking havoc on the roots? Rarely. Consider this: as children, we used to eat mud. Animals lick soil as well, but it is completely expelled from the body. That means when soil/mud is consumed, our bodies have a way to deal with it. The liver and lungs are responsible for expelling dust that we may inhale. So, using my smartphone, I looked up if insects have a liver. They don’t, it turns out! I began experimenting on my plants by spraying light muddy water (produced by mixing subsoil with water) over them. The insects perished within two days, and my grape plants grew significantly. “Once I was sure of my discovery, I applied it to other crops with similar success.”

Apart from sprinkling the muddy water, the organic farmer also sets aside the topsoil to dry in the sun before gradually reintroducing it to the soil of other crops. He continues, “I was the one who introduced drip irrigation, organic practices in grape growing, soil and leaf petiole analysis-based nutrition, late pruning procedures, and weather-based disease and pest management in grape production.”

Many grape producers now follow his guidance to combat diseases, pest infestations, and better soil health management, pruning, and training new grape plants, among other things. CVR has a slew of patents to his name, including one for a system that may naturally raise vitamin D levels in rice and wheat. He took me on a tour of his vitamin-fortified wheat farm. “All of these are vitamin D-fortified naturally.” Imagine how future generations would benefit if farmers embraced my approach instead of taking vitamin D supplements or eating fortified produce. Like all of my other approaches, once I receive the patent, I’ll give it free to use. “I believe in sharing in order to benefit both the country and the farmers.”

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
Tags: agriculturefarmingfeatured
Previous Post

Inspirational Farmer – Padma Shri Chintala Venkat Reddy

Next Post

LOW, MEDIUM or HIGH GI, which are more risky for health.

Neo Science Hub

Neo Science Hub

NEO SCIENCE HUB is envisaged as a Web Portal and E-Magazine to provide digital access to the cutting edge and advanced technology, hosted across the globe in all the disciplines of Science

Related Posts

Wild Foods' Crucial Role in Enhancing Women's Dietary Diversity in India | Neosciencehub
Food Technology

New Study Reveals Wild Foods’ Crucial Role in Enhancing Women’s Dietary Diversity in India

June 29, 2023
Finger Millet Genome Breakthrough to Help Safeguard Food Security | Neosciencehub
Food Technology

Finger Millet Genome Breakthrough to Help Safeguard Food Security

June 29, 2023
World Food Safety Day Event | Neosciencehub
Food Technology

CFTRI celebrates World Food Safety Day 2023

June 12, 2023
Millets A ray of hope | Neosciencehub | NSH
Food Technology

MILLETS – A RAY OF HOPE

March 13, 2023
Drinkprime A startup in bangalore || Neo Science Hub
Food Technology

The Monsoon is here with its Rains, Disasters and Diseases

July 24, 2022
Top 10 Myths about Fruits & Veggies || Neo Science Hub
Food Technology

Top 10 Myths about Fruits & Veggies

April 18, 2022
Next Post
Glycemic Index || Neo Science Hub

LOW, MEDIUM or HIGH GI, which are more risky for health.

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Follow us on Social

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Porsche Automobile company | Neosciencehub

Purism meets e-performance: the new Porsche Vision 357 Speedster

July 18, 2023
World Snake Day Awareness | Neo Science Hub

Snake Awareness on World Snake Day by Nehru Zoological Park

July 17, 2023
Plastic pollution effecting the marine animals | Neosciencehub | NSH

By 2040, Plastic pollution will be reduce to 80%

June 6, 2023
Chandrayaan 3 launched successfully by ISRO | Neosciencehub

Chandrayaan-3 : A New Chapter in India’s Space Odyssey

July 15, 2023
Government band 14 combination medicines | neosciencehub | NSH

Government Bans 14 Fixed-Dose Combination Medicines

2
Tips and tricks for healthy women | World Hypertension Day | Neosciencehub

Tips and Tricks for a Healthy Heart in Women

1
NEW REPORT IDENTIFIES SOLUTIONS TO COMBAT ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE IN INDIA | Neosciencehub

NEW REPORT IDENTIFIES SOLUTIONS TO COMBAT ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE IN INDIA

1
Neo Science Hub Health Sciences

Research Reveals Coping mechanisms for Covid-related loss of smell

0
Commemorating Falls Prevention Week and Promoting Elderly Safety | Neo Science Hub

LV Prasad Eye Institute Launches Fall Prevention Experience Centre for the Elderly

September 27, 2023
Neurologist | Alzheimer's disease | Apollo Hospitals | Neosciencehub

Alzheimer’s disease : Lesser-known symptoms

September 19, 2023
Novel CODE Device for Quality Indoor Air | Neo Science Hub

IIT Jodhpur Researchers Develop Novel CODE Device for Quality Indoor Air

September 4, 2023
Mission Aditya L1 launch by ISRO | Neosciencehub

India’s Aditya-L1 Mission: Journey to the Heart of the Sun

September 2, 2023

Recent News

Commemorating Falls Prevention Week and Promoting Elderly Safety | Neo Science Hub

LV Prasad Eye Institute Launches Fall Prevention Experience Centre for the Elderly

September 27, 2023
Neurologist | Alzheimer's disease | Apollo Hospitals | Neosciencehub

Alzheimer’s disease : Lesser-known symptoms

September 19, 2023
Novel CODE Device for Quality Indoor Air | Neo Science Hub

IIT Jodhpur Researchers Develop Novel CODE Device for Quality Indoor Air

September 4, 2023
Mission Aditya L1 launch by ISRO | Neosciencehub

India’s Aditya-L1 Mission: Journey to the Heart of the Sun

September 2, 2023
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
For Feedback : Email Us

Copyrights © 2023 Neo Science Hub

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • eMag Archives
  • Categories
  • About us
  • Contact us

Copyrights © 2023 Neo Science Hub

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

Insert/edit link

Enter the destination URL

Or link to existing content

    No search term specified. Showing recent items. Search or use up and down arrow keys to select an item.