How turmeric became tribal south Rajasthan’s ‘saviour spice’
The success of organic turmeric cultivation in Dungarpur proves that it isn't necessary to look towards global crops like BT cotton as saviours
Bitter organic brew
Falling income and lukewarm market are forcing organic coffee growers to go back to chemical fertilisers
Roof is the limit
Farming consultancies are cropping up in urban areas as households opt for rooftop farms and gardens for cleaner food and environment
Going the bio way
The Biovillage project provides rural folk the finance and technical knowhow to cultivate for the market while conserving water and soil
Return to haven
A couple decided to give up the city life and experiment with a sustainable, agrarian lifestyle. Their efforts are bearing fruit after 15 years …
Scientists in the fields
Farmers in South Andamans benefit with guidance from the Central Agricultural Research Institute
Solutions at intersection of traditional knowledge & technology can help rural farmers
With the onset of climate change, monsoon has grown irregular and arrives later with every passing year, worsening the declining water table and …
Farmyard manure in natural farming leads to higher yield than conventional method: Study
Natural farming was perceived to be more labour intensive & regular monitoring by farmers was required, survey in three states finds
Buddhist principles can help India re-imagine its food systems
In the districts comprising the Buddhist circuit in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, a model farm can be established by integrating the indigenous …
India has the highest number of organic farmers globally, but most of them are struggling
Poor policy measures, rising input costs and limited market are affecting growth of organic farming in the country
75% of world’s seeds are preserved by small farmers, mostly women
Women produce more than half of all the food grown globally and yet they lack access to resources, knowledge and market, all of which can affect …
Speciality rice varieties of Kerala are storehouse of nutrition: study
Rice can be a vital source of nutrition if some of the nutritious varieties of rice traditionally grown can be popularised
Soil fertility is not the only measure of soil health
At the ongoing International Permaculture Convergence, experts discussed how the modern farming system has destroyed soil health
Healthy soil is the real key to feeding the world
Conventional wisdom says we need industrial agriculture to feed the world. Not so, says the writer. Practices that focus on creating healthy soil …
Training villagers in organic farming
Despite the general reluctance of farmers to adopt organic farming, one village in Tamil Nadu is using these techniques successfully.
Realising the virtues of organic farming
Several organisations, at home and abroad, are promoting organic farming as a method of food production that is both ecologically and socially …
Restore by use: Regenerative agriculture can help save water; here is how
Use of natural inputs, minimum-till, mulching, multi-cropping and sowing of diverse and native varieties can increase the soil’s water-…
Organic fertiliser: A must for the next green revolution
With the right policy interventions, India can become the hub of organic fertiliser production
CSE report flags poor state of organic fertilisers, biofertilisers sector in India
There is a widespread availability of inferior quality as well as spurious biofertiliser and organic fertiliser products across the country
Magical mushroom: Scaling up Ganoderma lucidum cultivation will benefit farmers, users
Ganoderma lucidum has over 400 chemical constituents with medicinal properties
Natural option: Organic, natural farming not only profitable & sustainable but also productive
CSE recently consolidated long-term evidence on holistic benefits of organic and natural farming; here’s what we found
CSE’s new report presents irrefutable evidence of the benefits of non-chemical agriculture
The report presents evidence collected and collated on aspects such as crop yield, cost of cultivation, income and livelihood, soil health and …
Union Budget 2022-23: Biogas should be given due importance in organic farming
The Economic Survey presented January 31, 2022, highlighted government emphasis towards organic farming and crop diversification; it …
Sri Lanka’s organic farming crisis: Learning from failures
Sri Lanka has found itself in an economic crisis in pursuit of producing 100% organic food
As told to Parliament (September 23, 2020): E-waste up 43% in 3 years
All that was discussed in the Houses through the day