Farming

From self-help groups to farmer-producer organisations, Jharkhand’s women and communities are proving that regenerative farming can heal soil, double incomes, and restore dignity. With PRADAN’s support, 2 lakh farmers are rejecting chemicals and embracing collective models that make farming sustainable, profitable, and rooted in resilience.

Drip irrigation delivers water directly to plant roots, reducing wastage and improving crop health. This step-by-step guide helps farmers design, install, and maintain an efficient system for sustainable farming.

In a quiet corner of Jharsuguda, a homemaker has changed her simple flower hobby into something extraordinary — using unconventional water-based methods to grow rare crops that locals never imagined possible in Odisha's soil.

In drought-prone Satara, Maharashtra, farmer Hrushikesh Jayasing Dhane turned adversity into success by making aloe vera products like soaps, shampoos, and juices, building a multi-crore business.

Over the past 30 years, Phuman Singh Kaurra from Punjab has been turning his family's fortunes around through carrot farming. He also has a seed bank that can cultivate up to 650 acres of land.

Kerala-based farmer Brijith Krishnan started Eatery Malbarikas which makes dishes using sprouted cashew nuts. Interestingly, he enhanced the germination potential of cashews and helps fellow cashew farmers as well.

Lucknow-based Aishwarya Bhatnagar and Prateek Rastogi run Greenday to promote innovative farming methods and biofortified seeds that benefit both farmers and consumers alike.

Turn your kitchen counter into a mini farm! With just seeds, soil, and sunlight, you can grow fresh, nutrient-rich microgreens at home in 10 days, bringing health, flavour, and freshness straight into your everyday Indian meals.

Learn the art of permaculture farming with this step-by-step guide. From nurturing soil and conserving water to cultivating a mix of plants and animals, discover how to create a sustainable garden or farm that grows in harmony with nature.

Inspired by the potential of natural alternatives, Ashok Tapaswi left city life to grow Annatto trees in Fatehpur, turning forgotten red seeds into a successful natural pigment business. He is driving a movement for healthy, chemical-free sindoor and supporting farmers across India.