Agriculture
Bengaluru Ashram Achieves 400 kg Mango Ginger Yield on 500 sq ft Using Permaculture
By Livemint
The agriculture team at the Bengaluru Ashram, affiliated with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, grew 400 kg of mango ginger on just 500 square feet of land using permaculture practices. They claim the yield is four times higher than that of conventional chemical farming. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar posted on X that the team’s work is a “waste‑to‑wealth” example. The effort is part of the Art of Living Permaculture programme, which has promoted sustainable agricultural practices for over a decade. The programme began on a six‑acre rocky farm and has since expanded across thousands of acres in India, benefiting more than 1,500 families through training. The initiative focuses on improving soil fertility, conserving water, and maintaining healthy ecosystems under the “AWE factor” of Air, Water and Earth. It aims to combine ecological health with agricultural productivity to reduce waste and build resilient farming systems.
Frequently asked questions
How much mango ginger did the Bengaluru Ashram grow?
The team grew 400 kg of mango ginger on 500 sq ft of land.
How does the permaculture yield compare to conventional chemical farming?
The permaculture yield is four times higher than that of conventional chemical farming.
What is the Art of Living Permaculture programme?
It began on a six‑acre rocky farm, expanded across thousands of acres in India, and has trained over 1,500 families to improve soil fertility, conserve water, and maintain healthy ecosystems under the AWE factor.