DalimbRatna B. T. Gore – The Inspiring Journey of a Son of the Soil

Farming is not merely a means of livelihood but a devoted practice, this belief has been proven through the remarkable work of DalimbRatna B. T. Gore, who today stands as an inspiration to farmers across the country. Through innovative experiments, precise nutrient management, and the effective use of modern technologies in crops like Pomegranate, Onion, Soybean, Sugarcane, and Ginger, he has given a new dimension to agriculture.

Born into a farming family in Rajuri, Taluka Rahata, District Ahilyanagar, Mr. Gore completed his postgraduate studies in Entomology from Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola. Despite gaining experience in the private sector, he chose to return to farming with determination to revive his father’s unsuccessful Pomegranate orchard. In 2007, he replanted Pomegranate and began his successful journey.

Mr. Gore developed several farmer-friendly and cost-effective technologies for Pomegranate cultivation, including the bed system, single stem method, double lateral drip irrigation, use of two drip lines instead of one, and low discharge drippers to optimize water use. He also introduced micro-nutrient slurry-based techniques, effective management of Bacterial Blight Disease, Cotton cake slurry formulations for improving fruit colour and weight, and Gayatri Sanjeevani compost.

His research-oriented approach is reflected in achievements such as 28.5 tons per acre yield in Onion, 25 quintals per acre in Soybean, and successful experiments in managing rhizome rot disease in Ginger.

To disseminate knowledge to millions of farmers, he developed the Farm DSS mobile application. Over the past 19 years, Mr. Gore has trained more than 200,000 farmers through f ield training programs, online webinars, seminars, YouTube, and WhatsApp guidance. His organization has been recognized as a Center of Excellence for Agricultural Extension Training under the Government of Maharashtra’s MAGNET Project.

Since 2007, his relentless efforts, innovation, and contribution to agriculture have earned him numerous prestigious awards from renowned institutions:

• In 2015, he received the first-ever DalimbRatna Award from the All Maharashtra Pomegranate Research Association, Pune.

• In 2015, he was honoured with the Agricare Idol Award by Agricare and Baglan Development Forum. At the age of 40, he also received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (RCF).

• In 2017, the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad, awarded him the Best Agri-Entrepreneur Award.

• He was honoured with the “Son of Soil” Award by Divya Marathi (Dainik Bhaskar).

• In 2019, he received the CHAI Appreciation Award from the Confederation of Horticulture Associations of India (CHAI), New Delhi.

• In 2022, he was honoured with the Agricare Idol Award by Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri.

• In 2023, he received the Shivputra Maharashtra Award from Shivputra Chhatrapati Sambhajiraje Multipurpose Organization, Nashik.

• In 2023, he was honoured with the Krishi Ratna Award by the Bharatiya Krishak Samaj, New Delhi.

• In 2024, he received the prestigious Pomegranate Plant Health Award from Avian Trust.

• In 2025, he was honoured with the Best Agri-Entrepreneur Award by the Honourable Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

• In 2025, he received the Sahyadri Lifetime Achievement Award from Patrakar Seva Sangh, Maharashtra.

The journey of B. T. Gore is not just a story of success, but a testament to experimentation, consistency, and passion for agriculture. Through hands-on experience, innovative practices, and digital platforms, he has transformed farming and inspired lakhs of farmers. He is not just a trainer but a symbol of agricultural transformation.