Oct 30, 2026
The Indian farmers are preparing for the rabi season; however, fertilizer management remains a key consideration in crop productivity, soil health and cultivation costs. The farmer community is paying a lot of attention to nutrient-use efficiency and sustainable agriculture, Vardaan, developed by The Art of Living Sri Sri Naisargik, is a 100% organic bio-fertilizer, is emerging as a biological alternative to conventional fertilizer practices.
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To strengthen soil health Phosphate is important it supports root development, energy transfer, and plant growth. However, soil interactions can make much of the applied Phosphate unavailable, limiting nutrient uptake despite fertilizer application.
The challenge for fertilizer companies is to find ways of improving Phosphate availability while supporting the natural biological processes that sustain soil fertility.
Vardaan: A Biological Approach to Phosphate Nutrition
Vardaan is focused on Phosphate solubilisation, beneficial microorganisms and essential nutrients, Sri Sri Naisargik’s Vardaan represents an organic nature-based option for farmers seeking to explore alternatives to conventional DAP-centred fertiliser practices while prioritizing soil health and sustainable productivity.
Vardaan is a phosphate-rich organic manure produced using cold-pressed technology designed to preserve beneficial microbial activity. The key formulation contains 14 microbial consortia that support Phosphate solubilisation, helping convert certain forms of otherwise unavailable Phosphate into forms that plants can absorb.
Away from the conventional fertilizers that primarily supply nutrients directly, biological inputs such as Vardaan work by supporting the processes through which nutrients become available to plants. This approach offers farmers another option to consider as they seek to balance crop requirements with soil restoration.
Ensuring Farm Economics Through Nutrient Efficiency
The key to farm economics is Fertilizer efficiency, as rising cultivation costs and the need to sustain crop productivity make effective nutrient management increasingly important. When applied Phosphate becomes scarce or unavailable for crops, its nutritional benefits may be limited. The way forward is improving nutrient availability and supporting soil biological activity can help enhance nutrient-use efficiency.
Vardaan is designed for multiple applications during soil preparation or early crop growth to support root firmness and plant development. The benefits of Vardaan can be incorporated into farming practices across cereals, pulses and horticultural crops, following crop-specific recommendations.
As an organic biological support, Vardaan may form part of an integrated nutrient management strategy. Its use as an alternative to DAP should be considered for soil-test results, crop nutrient requirements, Phosphate availability, and agronomic guidance to ensure adequate crop nutrition.
Strengthening Soil Health for Sustainable Agriculture
Healthy soil has many components including living ecosystem where microorganisms, organic matter, minerals, water and plant roots work together to support nutrient cycling and crop growth. Excessive intensive cultivation and declining soil organic carbon can disrupt these processes, highlighting the importance of maintaining soil health.
Vardaan promotes a very organic nature-based approach that emphasizes on nutrient availability, beneficial microbial activity and soil vitality alongside crop nutrition. This product forms part of The Art of Living – Sri Sri Naisargik’s broader commitment to soil restoration and sustainable agriculture.
Working on a more Pragmatic and Balanced Approach to Crop Nutrition
India enters another rabi season with questions about soil health, farmers will continue to evaluate fertilizer choices based on crop performance, input costs and soil conditions. Biological inputs such as Vardaan offer an additional approach to consider within a balanced crop nutrition programme.
The long-term tangible objective is to combine adequate crop nutrition with practices that support soil vitality, improve nutrient-use efficiency and strengthen agricultural resilience. The important thing is to view soil fertility beyond just quantity of nutrients added, a more comprehensive approach recognizes the role of soil biology in making those nutrients available for use.