Making the most of little plots of land

A Filipino research institute has blended agro-forestry and bio-intensive forming technicques to help small farmers produce more, without further …

The benefits of organic farming far outweigh the costs

HAY SOREE , economist and director of Yardi and Sore, a New Delhi-based company involved in organic farming and marketing, spoke to Down To …

In absence of domestic markets, organics of the poor head North

As told to Parliament (February 9, 2024): Cancer cases on the rise in India

All that was discussed in the House through the day  

Not just green: Natural farming in Andhra yielded more produce than conventional methods, shows study

Apart from the higher yield, nutrient availability was also unaffected in Zero Budget Natural Farming

Are eco-friendly products really any good?

Eco-friendly products come with thick wrapping and an expensive price tag not everyone can afford.

Traditional seeds need to be conserved for organic farming

At the 19th Organic World Congress, more than 55 groups have come together to call for the conservation of indigenous seeds and shunning GM crops

Hopes in bloom

Sikkim’s tryst with floriculture marks a new beginning for small growers, but poor market access and a flush of imported breeds may mar its …

A mountain to climb

Cash-strapped Uttaranchal embarks on industrialisation. However, its policies are frightfully blind to green issues

Mangoes lost 150 years ago

A Karnataka farmer conserves mangoes lost 150 years ago

Prince Charles' organic passion!

Organic farming gets royal patronage in England

Rising like the Phoenix

After suffering a spate of floods villagers regain environmental and economic vitality

Deadly increase

Earth links

20 hectares of millet

A friend in weed

Nutrition in backyard gardens: Odisha’s tribal women show the way

The vegetable women grow not only help them eat healthy, but also sell surplus produce and make a living of their own  

G Nammalvar, messiah of organic revolution

G Nammalvar was one of a kind, a messiah of farmers who was revered as a saint-teacher by his followers. He was an agriculture scientist, a …

As told to Parliament (March 28, 2023): India recorded three H3N2 deaths, 1,317 cases 

All that was discussed in the House through the day  

Tamil Nadu readies pond plan

Andhra farmers to earn more

As told to Parliament (February 10, 2023): Smriti Irani says her ministry ‘unaware’ of CSE report on malnutrition deaths

The report by Centre for Science & Environment and DTE shows over 1.7 million Indians die every year due to poor diet

Certifying organic food in India needs further support

Ethylene oxide standards missing in India; standards needed for all chemicals in the food system

Organic livestock farming: A revolution in the making

Ensuring a profound balance in the functionalities between the organic suppliers and the global market might just turn out to be most influential …

Chhattisgarh will not allow GM crops

Chandrasekhar Sahu, agriculture minister of Chhattisgarh, is passionate about making farming a viable proposition for farmers. He has written …