PREFACE
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Over the past decades, the pressure towards finding an organic approach towards safe food production has been unprecedented. This is not only to find natural ways to improve human health, but also to save the earth from catastrophic climate changes. For most, the word organic symbolizes food. But the truth is, it's much beyond that. A conscious move towards an alternative pathway to make a new and better world – one where the approach would be for nature, of nature and with nature is now a big discussion across social classes. Covid-19 has magnified this intention to move, globally. People are becoming aware of the environmental situation, health and food safety and the importance of food security as climate changes continue to happen. There might be many alternative pathways but most certainly the number one pathway is organic and natural cultivation. Because this is the only pathway which doesn't need new inventions, new technology, new or unknown knowledge. It simply needs us to change our habits, maybe return to some old practices while taking lessons from recent history and our mistakes as a species. This is an achievable pathway and when we achieve it we will ensure our long term healthy survival and our world’s survival too. But changing is difficult. Hopefully this discussion and the ones to follow will help with this change and influence others to change.

Written By
Udaybhanu Roy
Edited By
Subho Md Dali

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We all are facing an unprecedented situation. With no end in sight and the possible vaccine release only feasible in 2021 I was wondering what are our options. How can Tona Organic Farm help our customers fight this pandemic. Yes we are home delivering food and that's one way of helping. But can we do more?
The answer is a simple yes. We realized we can help you understand what food items should be consumed in order to naturally boost your immunity. Organic food is without medicines and chemicals. Over time Tona's food items help strengthen your immunity and improve your help overall health. So an overall suggestion sis to move to a 90% organic diet on a regular basis. But there are some totkas which work wonders.

1. Tona's Ginger Mint Lemonade – This is a simple and easy way to boost your immunity. Ministry of AYUSH. Government of India, has also recommended these items as natural elements for fighting diseases like Covid-19. This drink can be made in your home but using chemical free items ensures your body is not harmed. Over time it recovers from the damage caused by food chemicals. The price of a 250 ml ready to consume bottle is Rs 20.

2. Tona's Tulsi Infused Sugarcane Vinegar – We have six different varieties of Sugar Cane Vinegar. However with respiratory diseases we all know how beneficial Tulsi is. A regular consumption of 3 Tablespoons of this vinegar mixed with 3-4 tbsps of water can help fight cold. It also has anti-inflammatory, anti-depression & anti-diabetes properties and increases liver functioning. The price of 500 ml bottle is Rs 300.

3. Tona's HEALTH-PRO​ – This is a low carb, sugar free, vitamin and essential mineral rich fibre based complete food supplement from Tona. It packs Grains, Pulses, Oilseeds, Spinach, Basil, Peppermint and Mentha. Just 3-4 tablespoons per day mixed with milk or curd ensures even if you don't get to consume your favourite veggies or fruits, your much needed essential minerals are being consumed. The price of a 500 gm bottle is Rs 230 and a refill pack is Rs 200.


4. Tona's Griha Suddhi​ – Cleaning your home is essential and today it's hygiene is paramount. Griha Suddhi is a Herbal Phenyl. It is made with Panchagavya, an ancient Vedic formula prepared by mixing five products of cow including cow urine. It is a natural pest repellent that keeps you and nature, both safe and sound. The herbal formula ensures you don’t have to breathe harmful chemical fumes in your house. It is especially safe for houses with children and pets who spend a lot of time on the floor. So when you're using cleaners mix two spoons of Griha Suddhi and experience a one of a kind fresh smell in your home. A 600 ml bottle costs Rs 70.  

All these items are available in our online and partner stores. So dont wait and delay. Your health is in your own hands.

- Subho Md Dali

Tona Organic Farm's Mustard Oil is as pure as mustard oil can get. It is made from organically cultivated mustard seeds in the TONA Village.

Incorporating mustard oil into your diet helps protect against heart disease, according to a study in the April 2004 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

TONA Mustard oil is rich in monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats, both of which help lower bad cholesterol and raise good HDL cholesterol.

Tip: You can mix a tablespoon of raw mustard oil with your daily food. This has a direct good impact on your cholesterol levels.

How do you know your oil is pure?

1. On shaking the bottle there shouldn't be any froth.
2. On pouring the hot in a hot pan the oil's top layer shouldn't evaporate immediately.

These two are signs that what you're having is impure.

#knowwhatyoueat #goorganic #organicfood

To order within Kolkata what's app us at +919836089128. We will deliver an order of a minimum of Rs 1000 to your home the next day.

*Stock availability will be confirmed while placing the order. For prices check out our site.

http://www.organic-tona.com/products.html

#organicfood #organicfarm #organicfoodkolkata
- Subho​
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We all love Laal Saag or Red Spinach. Fried with mustard oil and some peanuts this is a delicacy in Bengal. But most of the veggies we consume are laced with highly toxic chemicals. TONA Organic Red Spinach is a good source of vitamins C and A, iron and other essential minerals, besides being low in calories. To prevent the loss of nutrients it’s best if they are not overcooked but added right in the end while making soups and stews.

Tona Red Spinach can improve digestion, kidney function, anemia, immunity, weight management, greying of hair, hair fall and eyesight.

To order within Kolkata what's app us at +919836089128. We will deliver an order of a minimum of Rs 1000 to your home the next day.

*Stock availability will be confirmed while placing the order. For prices check out our site.

http://www.organic-tona.com/products.html

Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/red-spinach-is-a-worthy-addition-to-ones-diet/articleshow/20946874.cms

#organicfood #organicfarm #organicfoodkolkata

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- Subho

An annual economic survey conducted recently said changes in climate could shrink agricultural income by as much as 25% in unirrigated farmland and 18%in irrigated areas by 2100 in India. (Source: https://www.thenational.ae/…/india-food-crisis-likely-if-cl…) The story across the world is similar. We know everything yet we dont do anything. Not anymore. This gloomy future can be stopped. Tona Organic Farm has developed a homegrown strategy through a mixture of agricultural practices for the last 18 years which can solve many farming and food related issues. Whether you have a small land or a house in a city with just a balcony to offer our scalable model can be customised to make your home into an vertical organic farming garden. For details give us a call and we will more than happy to make you an urban agro-entrepreneur.
The Pictures below are a few of our scalable and cheap models for Scalable Urban Vertical Farming. 

​- Subho
#earthday

At Tona, one of out primary goals is to lower the cost of farming and bring down the cost of organic farming. One of the ways we achieve this is by using vertical urban farming. Land shortage, especially with hostile takeovers by large corporates has been plaguing India in the last decade. Urban Vertical Farming reduces the requirement of land by enabling using of a single square feet of land to produce multiple products. 

We went one step further and started using discarded plastic drums and bins as pots. The water comes from our ponds using Aquaponics. Here is a small sample of our rooftop vegetable garden. 

The great indian jugaad is something that I believe is an epitome of innovative thinking. Once simply cannot ignore how day to day problems are solved rather easily and most effectively. In Tona our primary focus is in lowering cost of health organic food production. without sacrificing quality. The reason is simple, if it's not affordable, the majority population of the world would not be able to benefit from healthy organic food. 

So among many things we have implemented one of them is reusing plastic waste to create vertical farming systems. Yes they dont look good but what they produce is real natural good stuff! 

Sharing some of the pictures here... 

Let's shun impressive costly ways to actually bring benefit to the million who dont get proper healthy nutrition.

#organicfamirng #superfood #organicmedicine #indianorganic #tonaorganicfarm

A vertical system of urban agriculture is now becoming very popular across the world. With land availability a problem vertical farming allows you to produce organic super food at your home in a city. 


Many companies are using this technique. But we have noticed that their products are very costly making is unviable for consumers across all spectrums to enjoy the benefit of chemical free organic food.


Also most farms are focused on vegetable production where as TONA has created a model for both vegetable and meat cultivation.


 The secret to making the products from urban vertical farming lies in nature. Remove the costly LED lights, posh looking buildings, expensive adverts and see how much it positively impacts in cost reduction. 
Good plantation practice only needs proper air, heat, light and water with nutrition. Any media(soil, sand, water, even air) which can hold water with nutrition, can grow plants correctly. Day-to-day family waste can be the feed for chicken or turkey or quail. Their waste is a good source of fish. Fish waste is converted to plant nutrient by some bacterias like nitrosococus, nitrosomonus and bioreactor. 
TONA is helping many individuals and companies take up this sustainable GHG free vertical farming practice.

- Sonali Sengupta

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