About FICUS PANDA
Designing Farms That Work With Nature
Driven by ecological understanding , shaped by on-ground experience, and guided by long-term thinking.
Ficus Panda supports landowners in shaping farms that are productive, resilient, and deeply connected to their environment. Our work focuses on building landscapes that function well over time—balancing productivity with ecological health.
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WHY THIS MATTERS
The Land Cannot Sustain Conventional Thinking Forever
The pressure on soil, water, and biodiversity is increasing — making regenerative systems more important than ever.
50-70%
Soil Degraded
Fertility is declining faster than it can recover
5-10 Years
To Restore Soil
With the right practices, recovery is possible
70%
Freshwater Used in Agriculture
Inefficient systems are no longer viable
2-3x
Biodiversity Loss
Conventional methods are weakening ecosystems
WHY WE EXIST
Driven by Purpose, Guided by Vision
A structured journey from understanding your land to setting it up and guiding its progress
OUR MISSION
What we do every day
To help landowners build farms that work with nature through ecological planning, regenerative systems, and practical on-ground execution.
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Restore soil and water systems
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Build resilient farm ecosystems
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Reduce external dependency
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Support long-term productivity
OUR VISION
Where we're going
To contribute toward ecologically wise communities where farms strengthen biodiversity, food security, and people’s relationship with the land.
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Regenerative, carbon-storing landscapes
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Biodiversity-rich farm ecosystems
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Ecological awareness & stewardship
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Long-term food and water security
our team
The Minds & Hands Behind the Work
Our work is led by a team deeply involved in every stage—from understanding the land to executing systems on the ground. We combine ecological knowledge with practical experience, ensuring that every decision is thoughtful, grounded, and aligned with the long-term health of the land.
Amol Ghag
Founder
Permaculture & Water Systems Design
Designs regenerative landscapes that integrate water, soil, and long-term sustainability. Leads projects from concept to execution, ensuring alignment between ecological principles and client vision. Brings deep expertise in water management, permaculture systems, and landscape planning. Plays a key role in translating design into implementable, scalable outcomes.
Prathamesh Katdare
Co-Founder
Agroforestry & Ecological Restoration
Leads on-ground execution and ecological restoration across diverse landscapes. Designs and implements agroforestry systems using native species and regenerative practices. Focuses on soil health, biodiversity enhancement, and long-term land productivity. Ensures every project is rooted in practical, science-backed ecological solutions.
our mentors
Guiding the ecological thinking behind the work
Our mentors bring decades of ecological understanding, field experience, and systems thinking—helping shape the direction, philosophy, and long-term vision behind Ficus Panda.
Rajendra Shrikrishna Bhat
A pioneering organic farmer with over three decades of experience in ecological farming. His farm stands as a living example of biodiversity and natural farming systems. Recipient of the Krishi Bhushan Award (2014) for his contribution to agriculture. Guides Ficus Panda with deep-rooted wisdom in farming in harmony with nature.
Narsanna Koppula
A leading permaculture practitioner dedicated to ecological regeneration in India. Trained by Bill Mollison, he has transformed barren land into thriving food forests. Founder of Aranya Agricultural Alternatives, empowering farmers and communities. His work continues to shape Ficus Panda’s regenerative design approach.
