What is Cosmic Farming?

“Cosmic farming will give you safe food without any chemicals or fertilisers.
Under this type of farming, no chemical is put on paddy and it will be grown with
organic manure only,” said Sardesai, whose wife Usha is a follower of the Shiv
Yog Foundation that has designed the project.

The technique requires a farmer to meditate and channel “flow of cosmic energy”
by chanting a mantra for at least 30 minutes for better yields, said the minister
whose Goa Forward Party (GFP) is one of the constituents of the Manohar
Parrikar-led BJP government in the state.

Claiming that farmers have benefitted through the technique, he said: “The
testimonials of the beneficiary farmers make us believe that there is science beyond
science and Shiv Yog Krishi may be the future of farming in the country.”

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/chant-mantra-adopt-cosmic-farming-
for-better-yield-goa-minister-s-advice-to-farmers/story-
mjPmTfhfsPTxAhE6fzrsHK.html

‘Shiv Yog Cosmic Farming’

"Cosmic farming will give you safe food without any chemicals or fertilisers.
Under this type of farming, no chemical is put on paddy and it will be grown with
organic manure only," said Sardesai, whose wife Usha is a follower of the Shiv
Yog Foundation that has designed the project.

Reason or ultimate goal is to become self sufficient with their agricultural

industry.
https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/chant-mantra-for-better-yield-goa-
agriculture-minister-to-farmers/313082

ShivYog Farming is the New Age Healing for our crops and food. Healed food not only helps
farmers reduce costs and increase their yields but the divine food will prevent the food
containing harmful toxic chemicals to be served on our eating plates. With the presence of
ShivYog Farming, the divine nectar food can be provided to the nation. The scientific work
done on ShivYog Farming gives enough evidences of how it has helped the farmers not only
multiply their yields, but helped bring down their dependency on fertilizers and pesticides
from minimum to nil.

Biodynamic vs Cosmic

Biodynamics is a holistic, ecological, and ethical approach to farming, gardening, food, and
nutrition. Biodynamics is rooted in the work of philosopher and scientist Dr. Rudolf Steiner,
whose 1924 lectures to farmers opened a new way to integrate scientific understanding with a
recognition of spirit in nature.1 Biodynamics has continued to develop and evolve since the
1920s through the collaboration of many farmers and researchers. Around the world,
biodynamics is alive in thousands of thriving gardens, farms, vineyards, ranches, and
orchards. The principles and practices of biodynamics can be applied anywhere food is
grown, with thoughtful adaptation to scale, landscape, climate, and culture.

Biodynamics Works in Rhythm with Earth and Cosmos

Biodynamic farmers and gardeners observe the rhythms and cycles of the earth, sun, moon, stars, and planets and seek to
understand the subtle ways that the environment and wider cosmos influence the growth and development of plants and
animals. Biodynamic calendars support this awareness and understanding by providing detailed astronomical information
and indications of optimal times for sowing, transplanting, cultivating, harvesting, and using the biodynamic preparations.

Biodynamics Treats Animals with Respect

Biodynamic farmers care for domestic animals in ways that support their inherent health and the full expression of their
nature. Animals are given feed that is appropriate for their digestive systems and are never fed animal by-products. Calves,
lambs, and kids are raised on the milk of the herd, not milk replacer. Chickens keep their beaks and cows keep their horns, as
 each part of the animal serves an important natural function. All animals have access to the outdoors and free range forage,
along with plenty of space to move around freely.

https://www.biodynamics.com/biodynamic-principles-and-practices

http://krishi.shivyogindia.com/benefits-shivyog-farming/ (video)

https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/goa-government-novel-technique-to-improve-crop-yield-chant-vedic-mantra-1395228-
2018-11-24 (read pa)

https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2007/10/yield-magical-thinking-better-agriculture-through-cosmic-rituals/

https://medium.com/@ramkripalpathak03/cosmic-farming-a-ray-of-hope-for-sustainable-agriculture-food-security-
6520ab0f0f4f (how)