| Akash Chourasiya | |
| Birth Date: | 5 July 1988 |
| Birth Place: | Sagar, Madhya Pradesh |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Known For: | Multilayer Farming, Natural Farming |
| Notable Works: | Multilayer Farming Innovator |
| Occupation: | Farmer & Agriculturist, |
Akash Chourasiya is a farmer from Sagar District in Madhya Pradesh, India.[1] He is known for innovative farming techniques like organic agriculture and multi-layer agriculture.[2] [3]
Akash Chourasiya initially wanted to pursue career in medicine as a doctor but after completing high school changed direction and started farming on just ten decimal land.[4]
Chourasiya does not use any chemical products in the agriculture. All the manures and pesticides are prepared using natural products. He prepares vermicompost to replace fertilizers using cow dungs and uses various techniques to avoid insects in the crops.
Chourasiya invent multi-layer farm technique on his land.[5] On one piece of land, he grows crops at multiple layers simultaneously, for example: ginger (below grounds), amaranthus (at 1–2 feet above grounds), ivy gourd (at 6–8 feet above grounds) and papaya (at 9–10 feet above grounds).[6] This method reduces the cost and leads to higher agriculture output.
Chourasiya has been organising free training to interested farmers in month at his farms for many years. He has trained thousands of farmers[7] and many of them have their own success stories.[8]
Chourasiya has been awarded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He has received several other national level awards such as: