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Worm wonder

Vermicompost has changed fortunes of farmers in a drought-prone Karnataka district

Worm count

With help from worms

Shekhawati farmers in Rajasthan go organic

Feed it to the earthworm

That is what Lata Srikhande, a Pune housewife, did to solve her domestic waste disposal problems. Now her neighbourhood is following suit

Ground works

Wastewater treatment plant that also functions as a garden

Earthworm gut may offer new ways of efficient recycling of organic waste

Earthworm gut provides an ideal environment to nurture a variety of cellulose-degrading bacteria because of which they are able to convert …

No hair-raising experience this

Of algae, worms and cash flow

Continuing the series on organic farming, Down To Earth's reporter found that both the scientific community and farmers are showing interest in …

Don't let it go waste

At home with nature

Terrace, windowsills are a great space to nurture birds, butterflies

No laughing matter, this

Microplastics in soil threatens earthworms’ growth: Study

Earthworms exposed to plastic chemicals from bottles and carry bags lost on average 3.1% in weight, while those without added microplastics had a …

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

Earthworms are more important than pandas (if you want to save the planet)

We focus on large, charismatic animals at the expense of these crucial "lowly creatures"

Not a cakewalk

Bottlenecks and hassles confront the Indian organic producers

India Organics Inc

The Indian farmer is 'naturally' organic. But without support and premium for 'green' crops, there is no alternative but to take the chemical route

Untapped Potential

Lack of lagislation and certification undermines the potential of organic farming in India

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