Alathur Agriculture Fest 2022 (ஆலத்தூர் உழவு திருவிழா)

A fantastic 2 days event, beautifully & soulfully conducted by Payir team, on the 9th and 10th of July, 2022

Total attendees : 1800+

No of villages participated : 60

No of towns and cities – 10

Highlights

• Native heirloom seeds were exchanged among farmers

• Exhibition and Discussion on different medical systems, food, watershed management and farming including medicinal plants

• Group discussions about natural farming and its benefits, compared to chemical farming

• Speeches by experts on natural farming, kitchen garden, food and seeds attended by large numbers

• Created awareness on sustainable living and natural farming among children

• Sale of variety of seeds, tree saplings, fruits and vegetables, palm products, handicrafts and non-toxic and healthy traditional snacks