Getting involved

Learn about organic methods through hands on experience by taking part in SHARAN’s training programs:

The 15-day training program in Natueco Science Organic Farming will teach you sustainable soil making without any market input. You can increase your output from the very first crop irrespective of the quality of your soil. Theoretical and practical sessions cover soil management, root and canopy management, pruning, water management, treatment of sick plants and importance of biodiversity will be covered. Guidance will be given to plan your own farm. More…

A specially designed 5-day training program in Natueco Science Organic Farming is also offered for advanced farmers who are unable to stay away from their farms for a longer period. More…

A 1- month training program is also offered against work on the farm. This program offers the whole course for free against payment in labour. More...

Another possibility offered is to commit to 3 years of work on the farm in exchange for learning Natueco Science Organic Farming as well as the produce grown on the farm.More...

Visit our farm: There is no better way to understand the principles of the Natueco method of organic farming than spending some time on the farm, working and observing. If you have already been involved in farming you can actually witness the difference in the health of the plants, their yields and the taste of the food. The best way to do it is to spend some time, and then go back and do your own farm and then come back to solve difficulties and learn some more.

In order to go to the farm you must contact Dipak:
Dipak Suchde
8 Bajwada, Post Nemawar, Taluka Khategaon,
Dist Dewas 455 339, Madhya Pradesh
Tel +91 932957 0960
deepaksuchde@gmail.com

Location - Bajwada is a small town on the banks of the river Narmada. The nearest bigger town is Nemawar. There are no hotels either in Nemawar or Bajwada and you will be invited to stay with Dipak. Facilities are basic, but comfortable.

How to get there
Nearest airports are Indore and Bhopal from where you would get to Nemawar by bus or taxi. The journey is about 3 -4 hours depending on the roads at that time.
Taxis should cost Rs. 1200/ to 1500/- and would take to you directly to farm.
Buses - From Indore you will get bus from NAVLAKHA and it is 130 Km. From Bhopal you will get bus from Central Depot and it is 150Km. Get off at Nemawar and inform Dipak who will arrange to receive you. At Nemawar wait at the Tea shop just opposite the temple.

Nearest Railway stations are Harda (nearest) and Itarsi. From here you can get to the farm by bus or taxi.
Harda - A taxi from Harda costs about Rs 400 but needs to be booked in advance and would take you all the way to the farm. Or you can take a bus to Nemawar. Buses to Indore also stop in Nemawar. Nemawar is 5 km from Bajwada and you would either have to walk, get a lift or taxi. If you inform Dipak, he will arrange to receive you. The journey by foot is about 30 minutes.
Itarsi - - A taxi from Itarsi costs about Rs. 1000/- and is available at station and would take you all the way to the farm. Or you can come to Harda station by the next train and take a bus to come to Nemawar.

Its easy to get convenient overnight trains from Mumbai and Delhi to Harda via Khandwa and Itarsi on central railway.