Professor & Coordinator | Research Institute on Organic Farming
Championing Organic Agriculture
Dr. Boraiah B is a distinguished Professor of Agronomy and Coordinator at the Research Institute on Organic Farming (RIOF), University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK Campus, Bengaluru. With over two decades of dedicated service in teaching, research, and agricultural extension, he has emerged as one of India's leading authorities on organic and natural farming systems.
His academic journey includes an M.Sc. in Agriculture and a Ph.D. in Agronomy from UAS Bengaluru, where his doctoral research on the effect of organic liquid formulations on capsicum laid the groundwork for his lifelong mission: proving that traditional Indian farming inputs like Panchagavya, Jeevamrutha, and Beejamrutha are scientifically valid, scalable, and economically viable alternatives to chemical agriculture.
Beyond his core degrees, Dr. Boraiah holds additional Post Graduate Diplomas in Rural Development (PGDRD), Agriculture (PGDA), and Agricultural Extension Management (PGDAEM), along with NET qualification from ASRB in Agronomy — reflecting his commitment to bridging laboratory science with grassroots farmer impact.
As Coordinator of RIOF, he leads a comprehensive research institute equipped with a 12-acre organic research block, mass production laboratories for bio-fertilizers, vermicompost and Azolla production units, and a model organic vegetable demonstration farm. Under his leadership, RIOF has become a hub for farmers, students, and researchers from across India and internationally — hosting delegations from Nigeria, Africa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra.
His research output is prolific: 57+ peer-reviewed journal articles, 12+ books with ISBN (including ‘Natural Farming: Roots, Revive, Regenerate’ and ‘Organic Production Technology’), 43 extension publications, and 17 conference abstracts. He has presented at the prestigious Organic World Congress in Taiwan (2024) and organized three major conferences including the International Conference on Millets, Organic and Natural Farming (ICMOF 2023) as Organizing Secretary.
Dr. Boraiah has guided 2 Ph.D. and 6 M.Sc. students, managed 7 externally funded projects, developed 3 technologies as Principal Investigator and co-developed 13 more, and contributed to the development of 3 crop varieties. He has conducted 50+ training programmes for farmers across 5 Indian states and appeared in 20+ television and radio broadcasts on DD Chandana, All India Radio, Kasturi TV, and other channels.
Career Timeline
Agricultural Research Station, Arasikere, Tiptur, Hassan
Agronomist — Coconut, oilseeds, and integrated farming systems research
Hiriyur, Chitradurga District
Agronomist — Castor research
AICRP on Dryland Agriculture, UAS, GKVK
Agronomist — Dryland agriculture research at GKVK, Bengaluru
AICRP on Millets Research, UAS Bengaluru
Agronomist — Millets research programme
Small Farming Systems (SFS), ZARS, GKVK
Research on integrated and small farming systems
Research Institute on Organic Farming (RIOF)
Professor and Coordinator — Leading organic and natural farming research
Research Institute on Organic Farming
Established in 2008 at the GKVK Campus, RIOF is dedicated to developing and promoting organic farming technologies. The institute conducts cutting-edge research on soil health, bio-fertilizer production, and sustainable crop management, serving as a bridge between academic research and on-ground farming practice.
Key facilities include a 12-acre organic research block, mass production laboratory for bio-fertilizers, vermicompost and azolla production units, a one-acre model organic vegetable demonstration block, and field testing facilities for organic products.
Under Dr. Boraiah's coordination, RIOF has hosted international delegations from Nigeria, Africa, Kerala, and other states, and continues to train farmers and researchers from across India in organic and natural farming systems.
Research Institute on Organic Farming (RIOF), UAS, GKVK, Bengaluru - 560065, Karnataka, India
Additional Qualifications
Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development
Post Graduate Diploma in Agriculture
Post Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Extension Management
National Eligibility Test in Agronomy
ASRB Qualified
Awards & Recognition
Certificate of Merit — Studies on Influence of Sabic New Fertilizers for Enhancing Crop Productivity and Soil Health
Certificate of Merit — Strengthening of Organic Farming Research under RKVY
Certificate of Merit — High-end Workshop on Capacity Building in Novel Approaches and Techniques in Organic Farming
Certificate of Merit — Seed Production Activity and Programme
Certificate of Merit — Livestock Rearing and Maintenance
Certificate of Merit — Vermicompost Production
Certificate of Merit — Bio-fertilizer Production
Certificate of Merit — Nursery Management of Fruit Crops
Certificate of Merit — Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
Certificate of Merit — Plant Tissue Culture
Certificate of Merit — Mega Seed Project
Certificate of Merit — Pulse Seed Hub
Startup Mentoring & Guidance
Dr. Boraiah B actively contributes to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in agricultural sciences, mentoring startups that bridge research with real-world impact. His guidance spans product development, regulatory strategy, and market readiness for sustainable agriculture ventures.
Valgogenix Biotech
Biotech InnovationA start-up initiated under Dr. Boraiah's guidance, advancing an algae-based Photobioreactor system for urban sustainability. The platform integrates microalgae cultivation to capture carbon dioxide, generate oxygen, and produce renewable biomass for biofuels and bioproducts. Its modular design enables scalable deployment in dense city environments, linking air quality improvement with circular bioeconomic solutions.
Climate-responsive biotechnology innovation
DXBIOTICS
Incubated at AIC, GKVKDr. Boraiah B serves as mentor and technical advisor to DXBIOTICS, incubated at AIC, GKVK. He provides strategic guidance in developing sustainable agricultural inputs, including liquid nutrient products and solid manure products utilizing agricultural waste. His mentorship covers research validation, product development optimization, and regulatory and market-readiness strategies.
Sustainable agricultural inputs & waste valorization