Agrocel initiated various efforts to conserve environment through afforestation in barren and deforested lands which improve quality of life of flora and fauna. In this, we promote indigenous species and plants in the region along with community participation.

Agrocel is helping local villagers preserve their traditional lifestyles and fulfil their basic needs. One of the basic needs is cultivation of grass for animals by developing grass plots. This will contribute towards creating a financially self-sustained model for grass plot development in Dhordo, and Gorevali panchayat in the Banni region for the benefit of animals in the time of non-availability of fodder. This is an attempt to make “Aatmanirbhar Banni in terms of grass fodder” for its core business of cattle care. Revival of native grasses will balance the ecology and will enable the community to conserve it. In FY 2021, we restored around 630 acres (more than 900 acres in total) of grassland in Dhordo and Gorevali RFY26, PG67gram panchayat. By restoration of old grass plots, we secured fodder for around 2,000+ cattle.

Vermiwash is a liquid that is collected after the passage of water through a column of worm action and is especially useful as a foliar spray. It is a collection of excretory products and mucus secretion of earthworms along with micronutrients from the soil’s organic molecules. It promotes better root growth and nutrient absorption. It improves nutrient status of soil- both macronutrients and micronutrients. It can also be added to compost pits to hasten the degradation process. Vermiwash is the coelomic fluid extraction, which has enzymes that stimulate the growth and yield of crops. This project was initiated by Mr. Manojbhai Gohil, and covered three districts Kachchh, Bhavnagar and Vadodara under this project. We have installed a total 300 vermiwash units in these districts.

Based on the need of the area, AGROCEL initiated soil & water conservation initiatives in the year of 2017 with an aim to conserve rain water in the region. Various activities of this Initiatives are staggered trenches, pond deepening, Check dam repairing and deepening, Roof rain water harvesting structure (RRWHS) for both individual and institutional use. As a result of these initiatives, 150+ ponds have been deepened, over 24 core liter capacity has been created to conserve rain water. Additionally, 100+ RRWHS have been constructed for individuals and 10+ RRHWS has been constructed for institutional use.

•   Staggered Trenches

•   Pond deepening

•   Check dam repairing and deepening

•   Roof rain water Harvesting structure for both individual and Institutional