You Eat Chemicals Daily | Pesticides, Food Industry Truth | Satyajit Hange
April 18, 20263 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
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