Meet the Indian farmer who plays music to his livestock and even his crops

A farmer from central India claims to have increased production by more than 20 per cent by playing music to his animals and even his crops.

Akash Chaurasia has set up speakers throughout his 12-acre property in the Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh to amplify the soothing tones of a sacred Hindu mantra.

Chaurasia claims to have harvested 20 per cent more from his crops since beginning the "music therapy" while the cows, he says, are now producing an additional 1.5 litres of milk each per day.

According to Chaurasia, even the earthworms have upped their game and are now composting waste in 60 days rather than 90.

The farmer says the technique works because music reduces stress in all living organisms.