How do you farm in the presence of elephants?
Rama Ranee, a biodynamic farmer on the edge of Bengaluru near Bannerghatta National Park, has spent decades answering this question. Her farm, Anemane -- meaning “home of the elephants” -- sits on land once ravaged by granite quarrying and chemical abuse. Over 30 years ago, she took it upon herself to restore this broken landscape and bring life back to the soil.
Today, Anemane is a lush green sanctuary rich in biodiversity. But farming here isn’t easy. Elephants and other wildlife often wander through, damaging plantations. Still, Rama doesn’t see them as intruders. She experiments with bitter and aromatic crops like citrus -- plants elephants are less likely to touch -- seeking a balance rather than control.
To her, these animals are not the enemy. They are essential to the ecosystem, playing a quiet but crucial role in maintaining the Earth’s balance.
Her unwavering commitment to healing the land, nurturing soil, and coexisting with wild nature makes Rama Ranee a true Daughter of the Soil.
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