You Eat Chemicals Daily | Pesticides, Food Industry Truth | Satyajit Hange

April 18, 2026 3 min read

In this powerful episode of Let’s Chat with GB, we sit down with Satyajit Hange, co-founder of Two Brothers Organic Farms, to uncover the shocking truth about what we eat every day. Are we really eating food… or chemicals? From the rising farmer crisis in India to the hidden dangers of pesticides and chemicals in food, this conversation dives deep into the reality of modern agriculture. Satyajit shares his journey from a corporate banking career to building a ₹200+ crore organic farming business, all while helping thousands of farmers shift towards sustainable farming. We also break down: The truth about organic food vs processed food Why chemical farming is harming your health The real reason behind increasing cancer and lifestyle diseases How healthy eating habits can transform your life Why farmers in India are still struggling despite feeding the nation If you care about your health, your food, and the future of farming — this episode is a must-watch. About the Podcast: Let’s Chat with GB brings you real conversations with entrepreneurs, leaders, and change-makers who are building impactful businesses and transforming lives. Timestamps - 00:00 - Intro 01:26 - What is Two Brothers Organic Farms (TBO)? 02:26 - Growing up in a farming village & boarding school life 03:42 - Why did they leave their banking careers? 07:28 - The conversation with dad about returning to farming 09:26 - When did dad finally accept their decision? 11:26 - TBO today: 45 countries, 680 cities & 200 crore target 12:02 - How the team grew from 3 to 500 people 12:39 - The problem with pesticides & chemicals in our food 13:11 - What is Glyphosate and why is it dangerous? 16:16 - The "Cancer Express" train in Punjab 17:06 - Why they made the switch to organic farming 20:27 - Educating & handholding 67,000+ farmers across India 24:15 - The real ground reality of Indian farmers today 25:28 - Why the government is failing farmers on wheat exports 28:05 - Fertilizer crisis & the coming food security threat 29:53 - What went wrong with Sri Lanka's organic experiment? 32:07 - How TBO's product range was born from the farm 33:26 - The story behind their jaggery, ghee & groundnut oil 34:27 - How they made Khapli wheat famous across India 36:18 - Starting out at a farmers market with 2 tables in Bandra 40:57 - How TBO cracked the US market organically 43:04 - The epic 40-day US road trip to meet customers 48:00 - Rapid fire round begins 49:07 - One product from TBO he can't live without 51:13 - Scale fast or grow sustainably? 51:27 - The biggest business mistake TBO made 53:34 - Are imported saplings a smart move or risky dependency? 56:04 - Can AI be a game changer in farming? 57:27 - Why India should become the world's organic food basket 58:48 - The investor who gave them a starstruck moment 1:00:10 - What do people get most wrong about organic farming? 1:01:00 - What does dad say now that hits differently? 1:02:45 - Completing the sentence: "If more Indians knew where their food came from..." 1:03:18 - Food trends in the US & what India can teach the world 1:04:55 - The protein powder craze: overrated or necessary? 1:09:21 - Should Indian farmers worry about the India-US trade deal? 1:11:02 - What's next for TBO: funding, expansion & the road ahead 1:13:11 - How to visit the TBO farm + closing thoughts 1:15:09 - Outro & gift exchange ________________________________________________________________________________ Gaurav Bhagat Facebook = https://gauravbhagat.academy/38lgjVj Instagram = https://gauravbhagat.academy/3lKnSIh Linkedin = https://gauravbhagat.academy/3LTEFDb ___________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Website Gaurav Bhagat Academy = http://bit.ly/38Pyez3​