‘1 cow for 30 acres’: How Dahod farmers in Gujarat doubled profits using cow dung & urine

In the tribal heartland of Gujarat’s Dahod district, farmers are proving that a single desi cow can power profitable farming across 30 acres of land, without spending a rupee on chemical fertilisers. As per an ANI report, this remarkable low-cost model, built around traditional natural farming practices, is helping hundreds of families slash input expenses dramatically while boosting their incomes. Many are now reporting nearly double the profits they earned in the chemical-heavy days.

The Power of One Cow

An ANI video showed farmers like Narendra Bhai Hatila and several other farmers in Dhanpur taluka have become living examples of this transformation. After receiving training under the state’s Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) programme, they started preparing Jeevamrut and Ghan Jeevamrut — simple yet powerful formulations made primarily from indigenous cow dung, cow urine, jaggery, and pulses. One healthy desi cow, they say, produces enough dung and urine to prepare sufficient natural inputs for up to 30 acres. No need for costly urea, DAP, or pesticides. The result? Cultivation costs have dropped close to zero on the fertiliser front, while soil health has improved noticeably, leading to stronger crops and better yields.

“Earlier, a big part of our earnings went back into buying chemicals every season,” says a farmer from the region. “Today, our own cow meets most of our needs. The fields look greener, the produce is healthier, and we are saving thousands of rupees every crop cycle.”


The Gujarat government is actively supporting this shift. Through model farms, regular training camps, technical guidance, and financial assistance under schemes like ATMA and Mission Cluster, the government is encouraging more farmers adopt these methods. As per the report, government provides support of around Rs 10,800 per farmer to make the transition easier for small and marginal landholders.

This quiet revolution in Gujarat shows that sometimes the best solutions are the simplest ones. By putting the humble desi cow back at the centre of farming, these farmers are not only protecting their land and health but also securing a more profitable future for their families.