PRAYAGRAJ, May 24 -- Farmers in the Ganga's riverine belt of neighbouring Kaushambi district are increasingly turning towards organic banana cultivation under the Namami Gange project. This transition is aimed at reducing the excessive use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides and promoting sustainable farming practices.

Kaushambi, often referred to as "Mini Bhusawal" for its large-scale banana production, has more than 2,550 farmers engaged in banana cultivation and earning substantial income. According to district horticulture officer Avdhesh Mishra, banana cultivation currently spans nearly 6,000 hectares in the district.

Farmers associated with the Kaushambi Banana Growers' Association noted that the fertility of agricultural land ...