The meat you eat

A behind-the-scene look at how slaughterhouses in India dispose hazardous bio-waste by endangering the environment

Shit, it's profitable

Bengaluru farmers have revived the practice of using human excreta as manure. This has created an informal economy that is benefiting many

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

Crisis brewing

Collapse of the former Soviet market and an indifferent attitude to quality clips Nilgiris tea industry

The Green Revolution and a dark Punjab

Punjab has paid a price for food security. The use of pesticides and fertilisers has resulted in a number of health issues for the state’s …

Stench in my backyard

As Kerala cities dump their waste in the countryside, people in the villages hit back. An unresolved civic problem of decades compounded by …

Complementarity begets productivity

ORGANIC farming technologies involve adaptation to local environments. Continuing the series on organic farming (See Down To Earth, November 30, …

Green revolution in the offing

CHINA

Eliminating rats

Manure mountain

Holy shit!

Garbage festival

Welcoming a hero

No-flush toilets

Best for mushrooms

Farmers in Doddaballapur in Karnataka say no to organic farming

Researcher prefer organic farming to chemicals and fertiliser

The next disruption

Biodegradable plastic

Groundnut farming

No to organic farming

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Collector's item

Ban on plastic bags