Reaping organic

Karnataka was the first state to adopt a policy on organic farming in 2004. Since then, several initiatives have helped farmers fight drought, …

Government approves proposal to scale production and sale of compost

Will provide financial assistance of Rs 1,500 for every tonne of compost sold

Your Very Own Biogas Plant: In Conversation with Priyadarshini Karve

Pune, today, is known as one of the most environmentally conscious cities of India. Home to many people who are environmentally motivated, Pune …

'Permaculture can feed the world'

A permaculturist who believes that hunger is more about distribution and quality of food than quantity and production, Malvikaa Solanki says …

India's city compost policy needs overhauling

Promised financial incentives for sale of city compost did not prove to be a game-changer in promoting its marketing and production 

COVID-19 lockdown a good time to compost your waste. Here's how to do it

Home composting can shed load off workers. About 50-70% of Indian households generate waste that is organic in nature 

Sustainable agriculture: Choosing compost with precision can ensure food security

Precision composts will be created by identifying the configurations that produce either unsatisfactory or good results

Earwigs are the hero single mothers of the insect world – and good for your garden too

They are nature’s pest controllers

Union Budget 2023-24: India’s farmers can take to organic agriculture with proper support

Meagre allocations to organic/natural farming is negligible compared to huge funding towards chemical-based farming

Budget kick: Keep these factors in mind while setting up a Bio-CNG plant

Political and institutional support must be gained through a sustained and deliberate communication process in which Bio-CNG’s economic and …