Organic uplift

Going organic

Krack-a-Dawna: How a young couple pioneered natural farming in Mysuru

Today, after 37 years, Vivek and Julie are involved in helping mitigate rural problems through activism and policy

India’s natural, organic farming strategy for rice and wheat

This can help in targeting global export market, thereby feeding the world population and getting valuable foreign exchange for the country

Study finds high level of pharma contaminants in Cauvery

Water quality and levels of pharmaceutical contaminants in the Cauvery influenced by the monsoon season, according to a study

The way ahead for low-emission agriculture

Direct emission of greenhouse gases reduces substantially by switching to organic fertilisers 

'Avartansheel Kheti' changing lives with periodic, proportionate farming

Avartansheel Kheti is based on the philosophy of A Nagraj, who was a proponent of harmonious co-existence

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 

Kerala university finds toxins in 11% vegetables labelled organic

553 samples, including fruits, vegetables and spices, were collected from 7 districts in the state by Kerala Agriculture University at …

Agriculture as part of climate mitigation and adaptation

The agriculture sector contributes up to 25 per cent of the total anthropogenic emissions

The golden grains

A new polymer can increase crop yields phenomenally by improving the water-retaining ability of soil and seeds

Going Dutch

The Netherlands leads the way in sustainable investments -- funds that go towards the setting up of projects that are ecologically viable

Farewell to fertilisers

The Netherlands' position as an agricultural superpower stands threatened... unless it shifts to eco-friendlier organic cultivation

How Indian states are promoting organic, natural farming

States such as Odisha and Karnataka have started initiatives such as procurement of organic produce and linkages with PDS, ICDS and other schemes&…

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 …

What is behind fertiliser shortage in Andhra Pradesh

The crisis has forced farmers to buy from black market at exorbitent prices

Farm it like India

Novel, ground-breaking innovations to solve day-to-day problems faced by farmers 

Uber-Stone Age

Food>> Organic • Germany

Drifting with nature

Natural farming is the only hope in sight, says a farmer from Hoshangabad

More than a cuppa

Joint forest management makes Darjeeling's Makaibari estate an environmental treasure

Traces of glyphosate found in breakfast cereal in US: study

Furious debate rages in the US following the report’s release over how much glyphosate is too much for humans

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 …