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Organic Farming · இயற்கை வேளாண்மை
Growing with
Nature
இயற்கையோடு விவசாயம்
Chemical-free, soil-first farming across Kalampattu village, Vellore — demonstrating how degraded land can be restored into a biodiverse, productive organic ecosystem through natural farming techniques.
500+Farmers Trainedவிவசாயிகள் பயிற்சி பெற்றனர்
3Acres, Est. 2012ஏக்கர் நிலம் · 2012
ZeroChemicals Usedரசாயனமில்லாத
10,000+Coconuts / Yearதேங்காய் / ஆண்டு
✅ CertifiedTN Govt Approvedஇயற்கை சான்றிதழ் பெற்ற பண்ணை
Est. 2012
Kalampattu, Vellore
What We Do
A Living Model of Natural Farming
இயற்கை விவசாயத்தின் உயிரோட்டமான மாதிரிArivuthottam's organic farming programme began in 2012 when founder K. Senthamizh Selvan purchased three acres of degraded land near Latteri in Vellore district — land with only a few dying coconut and mango trees, poor soil fertility and limited irrigation.
Through consistent effort and natural farming practices, the land was gradually revived into a productive, biodiverse farm ecosystem — proving that degraded land can be restored without chemicals, and that organic farming can be both sustainable and profitable.
Promoting organic and sustainable agriculture — demonstrating chemical-free methods that restore soil health
Demonstrating integrated farming models — combining crops, composting, water conservation and biodiversity
Educating farmers, students and consumers — thousands have visited to learn practical organic techniques
Preserving traditional agricultural knowledge — keeping heirloom varieties, medicinal plants and indigenous practices alive
The Transformation
From Barren Land to Biodiverse Farm
척박한நிலத்திலிருந்து உயிர்ப்புள்ள பண்ணைக்கு
2012 — When We Started · தொடக்கத்தில்
The land as it was
Weak, dying coconut and mango trees
Poor soil fertility with low organic matter
Limited irrigation facilities
Degraded, compacted, lifeless soil
No biodiversity — minimal plant or insect life
Today — What It Became · இன்று
The farm now
Thriving coconut trees producing 10,000+ coconuts annually
Mango orchards yielding several tonnes per year
Rich, fertile soil rebuilt through composting and vermiculture
Diverse ecosystem — vegetables, fruits, herbs, medicinal plants
A biodiversity-rich learning centre visited by thousands
What Comprises Arivuthottam
Everything Inside the Farm Garden
அறிவுத்தோட்டத்தில் என்னதான் உள்ளது?
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Multi-colour Fragrant Flower Garden
Reception entrance welcomes guests with varieties of Rose, Jasmine, Juhi, Marigold, Hibiscus and many more — a feast to the eyes
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Rich Fruit Varieties
Sapodilla, Orange, Sweet-lime, Papaya — rich in taste and packed with nutrition
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Tall Coconut Trees
With sweeter water and thick pulp — 10,000+ coconuts harvested annually
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5+ Varieties of Mango
Chubby, pulpy mango trees — 5+ varieties — peaceful orchard for gatherings and events
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Ever Fragrant Lemon Trees
Multi-purpose lemon trees adding fragrance and freshness throughout the farm
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Multi-purpose Plantation Trees
Sembaga, pavala malli and boomerang trees providing shade, fragrance and ecological value
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Chemical-Free Vegetables
12 years chemical-free — Egg Plant, Pigeon Peas, Lima Beans in production, plus brinjal, tomato, green chilli, ladies finger, sundakkai
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100+ Medicinal Plant Varieties
Neem, Tulsi, Toothuvalai, Vallaarai, Pirandai, Mudakkaruthan, Kalyana Murungai and 90+ more — a living pharmacy
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Traditional Manure Generation
Vermicompost and Panchagavya natural fertiliser production — live demonstrations for visitors
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Latest Drip Irrigation
Fully installed modern drip irrigation system — maximising water efficiency across the entire farm
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10,000 Betel Vines
Specially shaped canopy of 10,000 betel vines — 20 people can sit comfortably beneath it
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100+ Member Seating Capacity
Fully equipped arrangement to sit and discuss in the lap of nature for 100+ members — with delicious traditional food arranged when necessary
Certification & Recognition
Tamil Nadu Government Approved
தமிழ்நாடு அரசால் அங்கீகரிக்கப்பட்ட இயற்கை பண்ணை✅
Official Certification
Tamil Nadu Government Certified Organic Farm
தமிழ்நாடு அரசால் சான்றிதழ் பெற்ற இயற்கை வேளாண் பண்ணை
Arivuthottam is a Tamil Nadu Government approved and certified organic farm — formally recognised for its commitment to chemical-free, sustainable agriculture. This certification validates our farming methods and gives consumers full confidence that all produce from Arivuthottam is genuinely organic.
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Zero Synthetic Chemicals
No synthetic fertilisers, pesticides or herbicides are used on any crop grown at Arivuthottam — verified and certified by the state authority.
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State Government Recognised
Formally approved by the Tamil Nadu state government — making Arivuthottam one of the certified model organic farms in Vellore district. Registration No: ORG-AC-2303-000568A
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Safe for Families
Certification means every vegetable, fruit and product from Arivuthottam is safe to eat — free from harmful chemical residues.
Our Methods
How We Farm Naturally
நாங்கள் எப்படி இயற்கையாக விவசாயம் செய்கிறோம்Vermiculture & Composting
மண்புழு உரம் & கம்போஸ்ட்
Earthworm-based composting converts farm waste into rich, nutrient-dense vermicompost — rebuilding soil organic matter, improving structure and feeding crops naturally without synthetic fertilisers.
Water Conservation
நீர் சேமிப்பு
Drip irrigation, mulching and rainwater harvesting techniques minimise water use while maintaining soil moisture — critical for productive farming in Vellore's semi-arid conditions.
Intercropping & Polyculture
இணை பயிர் சாகுபடி
Growing multiple crops together — coconuts with bananas with vegetables with herbs — mimics natural ecosystems, reduces pest pressure, maximises land use and builds biodiversity.
Natural Pest Management
இயற்கை பூச்சி மேலாண்மை
Companion planting, botanical pest repellents and encouraging natural predators replace chemical pesticides — protecting crops while keeping the farm ecosystem healthy and chemical-free.
Soil Health First
மண் ஆரோக்கியம் முதலில்
All farming decisions at Arivuthottam start with soil. Regular soil testing, organic amendments and cover cropping continuously improve soil biology, fertility and structure — the foundation of productive organic farming.
Traditional Variety Preservation
பாரம்பரிய விதை பாதுகாப்பு
Arivuthottam actively grows and preserves heirloom and traditional crop varieties — traditional rice types, indigenous vegetables and medicinal plants — protecting Tamil Nadu's agricultural heritage.
Crops & Produce
What Grows at Arivuthottam
அறிவுத்தோட்டத்தில் வளர்வதுCoconut
தேங்காய்
10,000+ coconuts harvested annually from revived trees
Mango
மாம்பழம்
Several tonnes of mangoes per season from restored orchards
Banana
வாழைப்பழம்
Banana plantations providing year-round income and nutrition
Fruit Trees
பழ மரங்கள்
Lemon, sapota, paddy, orange, matulai, seetha, saathukudi, pappali and more
Vegetables
காய்கறிகள்
12 years chemical-free — brinjal, tomato, green chilli, ladies finger, sundakkai + creeper varieties
100+ Medicinal Herbs
100+ மூலிகை செடிகள்
Tulsi, toothuvalai, vallaarai, pirandai, mudakkaRuttaan, kalyaaNa murungai, chirukunRinjaan + 90 more varieties
Flower Garden
பூந்தோட்டம்
Rose, jasmine, mulLai, samaanthi, petroz, sembaruthi + many seasonal blooms at the farm entrance
10,000 Betel Vines
வெற்றிலைக் கொடிகள்
Specially shaped betel vine canopy with 10,000 vines — 20 people can sit beneath it
Traditional Rice & Millets
பாரம்பரிய அரிசி & சிறுதானியங்கள்
Heirloom varieties kept alive for nutrition, culture and seed saving
Learning Centre
Arivuthottam as a Living Classroom
உயிரோட்டமான கல்வி நிலையம்Beyond farming, Arivuthottam functions as an open learning centre where farmers, students, school groups, college researchers and curious families can come to learn practical organic farming from an actual working farm — not from a textbook.
Thousands of visitors have passed through the farm since 2012, each leaving with knowledge they can apply immediately — whether they are a small farmer wanting to reduce chemical inputs or an urban family wanting to understand where their food comes from.
Organic Farming Training Programmes
Hands-on training covering composting, vermiculture, soil health, natural pest management and water conservation for practising farmers.
School & College Farm Visits
Educational visits for students at all levels — from primary school to agricultural colleges — connecting classroom learning to real farm practice.
Workshops on Sustainable Agriculture
Topic-focused workshops on integrated farming, seed saving, natural inputs and sustainable rural livelihoods.
Rural Exposure for Urban Visitors
Immersive exposure visits for urban families, professionals and researchers wanting to understand organic farming and rural Tamil Nadu's agricultural heritage.
Thousands
of visitors since 2012
Farmer Voice
In Their Own Words
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Witnessing farmers drown in debt from chemical farming changed everything for me. I bought three acres of dying land near Latteri and proved that nature, when respected, rewards us with abundance.
"ரசாயன விவசாயத்தால் கடனில் மூழ்கும் விவசாயிகளை பார்த்தே என் வாழ்க்கை திசை மாறியது. இயற்கையை மரியாதையுடன் நடத்தும்போது, அது வளமாக திரும்பி வரும்."
K. Senthamizh Selvan, Founder — Arivuthottam Founder
Join the Programme · திட்டத்தில் சேருங்கள்
Ready to Farm Naturally?
இயற்கையாக விவசாயம் செய்ய தயாரா?Whether you are a farmer wanting to transition away from chemicals, a student wanting hands-on training, or a group wanting a farm visit — Arivuthottam welcomes you to Kalampattu, Vellore.
Contact us to express your interest and share your farming background
Visit the farm for an orientation — see organic farming in action
Join a training session and start your transition to natural farming