What is behind fertiliser shortage in Andhra Pradesh
The crisis has forced farmers to buy from black market at exorbitent prices
This Tamil Nadu farmer simplifies organic farming methods to encourage others to adopt the practice
Raising of overall farm income was the main motivation for Dharuman to adopt organic farming some 15 years ago
Why guava is attractive for farmers & consumers alike
Used in street food, chutneys and perfumes, the climate-resistant fruit is a clear option for farmers
Strategic ally: How an organic food company expanded farm-to-fork philosophy to promote chemical-free practices
Organic food company goes beyond marketing, sales strategies to support farmers moving away from chemical-free practices
Sri Lanka’s inorganic transition to organic farming
Sri Lanka's decision to move to organic farming is not behind its food shortage given that a majority of the farmers have not even started the …
How to replace chemical fertilisers with organic & bio-fertilisers
Organic and bio-fertilisers should also be made suitable for application through micro-irrigation methods
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 …
Your scented sanitary napkins can cause heart disease, insulin resistance: Study
Sanitary pad manufacturing companies are not required by law to state ingredients on the packet as they are labelled as ‘medical products’
Electric vehicles can lower emissions of volatile organic compounds in India by 2030: Study
VOCs are carbon-containing chemicals released by petrol and diesel vehicles; They impact air quality and human health
As told to Parliament: 75% cropland treated with chemical fertilisers
All that was discussed in the House through the day
As told to Parliament (July 30, 2021): Malaria cases, deaths on the decline
All that was discussed in the Houses through the day
Agra’s decentralised garbage processing plants for bulk waste generators can be a game changer
Municipality established three decentralised waste management plants sustainably managing organic waste generated from 2,000 bulk waste generators
Microfibre-free laundry: Multifaceted approach needed to combat these tiny shreds of pollutants
India’s plastic waste management and textile rules have not yet identified this pollutant or its significance
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
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
The dark side of colourful textiles
These bright, colourful clothes have a dark side as their colours cause severe negative impacts on the surrounding environment
How nutrient-deficient are Indian soils?
Nitrogen deficiency in 90% samples in 27 states and UTs
Organic and conservation farming boost multifunctionality of ecosystems: Study
Organic farming has a 46-51 per cent lower global warming potential
Don’t let lack of market access be a barrier in India's journey towards non-chemical farming: Experts
Policy support needed to leverage farmer-producer organisations & federations that operate in remote areas
This Pune non-profit led by women bagged an award at COP27 for climate adaptation
Swayam Shikshan Prayog promotes water-efficient irrigation models by creating awareness of water conservation for farms, households and …
CSE’s organic experiment: Why we should make organic inputs accessible to farmers
Farmers face difficulties in getting good quality organic inputs to keep their cultivation costs low