Professionals taking to organic farming

More than 70 varieties of farm fresh vegetables and fruits are grown in an organic way, devoid of any fertilizer and pesticide.

The farm, owned by V.V Subramaniyam, a manager in ITC-ABD, is a reflection of his passion for organic farming. He is among many professionals – doctors, chartered accountants and engineers – who have taken a new interest in organic farming. Availability of land at affordable price on the outskirts of the city has made organic farming a viable proposition for them.

With the perils of consuming pesticide-laced vegetable and fruits showing up with a sharp rise in lifestyle disorders, people like Mr. Subramaniyam have started growing vegetables in their own farms.