Satvik, Udaipur-

Permaculture Farm

Satvik, Udaipur-

Permaculture Farm

Project Overview

  • Location: Udaipur, Rajasthan (India)

  • Project Area: 2 Acre

Project Objectives
  • Create a dense, multi-layered food forest that provides year-round produce.

  • Implement a tubewell recharge system using swales and percolation structures for water sustainability.

  • Integrate livestock (desi cows, poultry) into the farm ecosystem for fertility and natural pest management.

  • Regenerate soil health through natural farming methods.

  • Develop a replicable model for small farmers and eco-entrepreneurs in Rajasthan and North India.

Key Design Elements & Implementation
- Water Conservation & Tubewell Recharge
  • Contour swales and micro-catchments were designed to capture and slow down rainwater.

  • A tubewell recharge pit with filtration layers (gravel, sand, biochar) was constructed to directly feed percolated water into the groundwater table.

  • Runoff from nearby farm paths was redirected into swales and recharge pits, ensuring maximum water retention.

Food Forest Development
  • Multi-tiered plantation of fruit trees (guava, lemon, papaya), shrubs, herbs, climbers, and ground covers.

  • Companion planting and guilds were designed for pest control and nutrient cycling.

  • The food forest is planned for low irrigation dependency after establishment.

Animal Integration for Regenerative Cycles
  • Desi cows for manure production and rotational grazing. Their urine and dung are directly used for jeevamrut and mulching.

  • Free-range poultry (hens and ducks) for natural pest control, scratching the soil, and enhancing fertility.

  • Animal shelters were designed using natural materials (bamboo, mud, thatch) to ensure minimal environmental footprint.

Soil Fertility & Organic Inputs
  • On-site composting, jeevamrut, and mulching cycles to enrich the soil continuously.

  • No chemical fertilizers or pesticides — only biofertilizers and organic pest repellents were used.

Waste-to-Resource Systems
  • Kitchen waste composting integrated into garden beds.

  • Leaf litter, pruned biomass, and cow dung used as nutrient-rich mulch.