But then, the rains came.
For ten years, Ramu had followed the advice of the agricultural officers: "Use this pesticide, use that urea, spray this growth hormone." Yet, every year, the yield was just enough to pay the interest on his loans. He felt like a servant to the chemical companies, working not for his family, but to pay the shopkeeper.
Palekar’s books advocate for a return to nature's laws, rejecting both chemical and conventional organic farming as "conspiracies" that keep farmers dependent on expensive external inputs.
While official physical copies are the primary way to support the movement, several resources offer digital access or previews: Amazon.in: Subhash Palekar Farming Books