How COVID-19 controls hit farmers in 7 low-income countries, most in Africa
In countries with strictest controls, 80% smallholder households reported major disruptions
Dry to deluge: Incessant rain a threat to Marathwada farmers
After scanty rainfall in June & early July, Maharashtra region now has a problem of too much downpour in too short a span
‘Crop residue can boost soil health’
Andy MacDonald, manager, Rothamsted long-term experiments, Rothamsted Research, UK, speaks to Down To Earth on key findings of the Broadbalk …
A step forward for conservation at CMS COP 13
Ten different species, including three from India have been recommended to be added in Appendix I and II of the CMS CoP 13
This 45-year-old makes farming profitable for the entire Soliga tribe
Prakash roped in 30 Soliga farmers and 1,000 other marginal farmers and formed a collective to set up a millet processing unit in Karnataka's …
'Ocean cleaning depends on decisions taken by people across the world'
To combat problems such as ocean acidification and sea level rise, we have to reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide
The grapes of growth
After setting the trend of grape cultivation in Sangli district, Ganapathyrao Mhetre is all set to introduce organic farming techniques
Andhra Pradesh extends support to SC women farmers for natural farming push
The government will use its extensive network of women’s self-help groups to encourage the transition.
The seed banker: This Nuapatna farmer strives to save traditional paddy varieties
Bijaya Jhankar grows nine traditional varieties of paddy that have a longer harvest duration of 130-150 days
AI can track bees on camera. Here’s how that will help farmers
These simple interventions can ensure a higher rate of pollination success, and a higher yield of market-quality fruit
Krack-a-Dawna: How a young couple pioneered natural farming in Mysuru
Today, after 37 years, Vivek and Julie are involved in helping mitigate rural problems through activism and policy
DTE Reportage: How to make organic farming click
DTE travelled across India to find that better market access is key to successful regenerative agriculture
The way ahead for low-emission agriculture
Direct emission of greenhouse gases reduces substantially by switching to organic fertilisers
'Avartansheel Kheti' changing lives with periodic, proportionate farming
Avartansheel Kheti is based on the philosophy of A Nagraj, who was a proponent of harmonious co-existence
The government needs to midwife Indian agriculture to an organic revolution
Instead of making it difficult for the organic farmers, government should devise methods to reduce the complexity of the certification process
Delhi’s crop area reduced by 34%; less than 1% workforce engaged in agriculture
The Economic Survey of Delhi also revealed that the area under food-grain crops has decreased substantially
More than 30 per cent of world’s organic producers are in India
But they are mostly marginal farmers sharing only 2.59 per cent of total area under organic cultivation
Agriculture as part of climate mitigation and adaptation
The agriculture sector contributes up to 25 per cent of the total anthropogenic emissions
'Family farmers need technical assistance to adapt to climate change impacts'
Most increases in agricultural yields required to feed a world population set to touch 9 billion by 2050 will take place in rural regions and …
The golden grains
A new polymer can increase crop yields phenomenally by improving the water-retaining ability of soil and seeds
Going Dutch
The Netherlands leads the way in sustainable investments -- funds that go towards the setting up of projects that are ecologically viable
Farewell to fertilisers
The Netherlands' position as an agricultural superpower stands threatened... unless it shifts to eco-friendlier organic cultivation
Indian states step up natural farming adoption
Natural farming movement led by farmers and civil society has spread to states such as Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra among others
Towards a hopeful agricultural future
In India, no other industry has as many restrictions, controls and blatant discriminations as agriculture
Organic farming: How Indian states are stepping up the act
Organic farming is in a nascent stage in India. Some states have taken the lead in improving organic farming coverage, but a major part of the …