UN Land Hero Siddhesh Sakore’s Sustainable Solutions Changing Pune’s Farms

Mar 21, 2025

Discover how Barku Prabhu Daphal, a small farmer from Pune district, turned his drought-affected land into a thriving papaya and sapota farm. With guidance from environmentalist Siddhesh Sakore and his organization Agro Rangers, Barku adopted sustainable farming techniques that boosted his productivity and income. Siddhesh's innovative methods, combining agroforestry and soil restoration, are transforming farms across Pune — earning him the prestigious UN Land Hero Award. Watch this inspiring journey of resilience and success!