organic farming

After serving in the Indian Army, Colonel Divya Thakur returned to his family orchards in Manali with a new mission — to heal the soil. Using natural farming and army precision, he revived tired land into a flourishing organic apple haven, harvesting 11 tonnes in July 2025.

In the misty hills of Coonoor, fourth-generation tea planter Sandeep Subramani is giving Nilgiri tea a global identity. Through his estate Tranquilitea, he’s turning every cup into an experience — blending heritage, sustainability, and community to revive the region’s century-old tea legacy.

Mantaj Sidhu quit his high-paying Google job in Ireland to start Gill Organics, a venture that lets urban families temporarily own a patch of land where fresh, organic food is grown for them. Here’s how he is bridging the gap in demand and supply of chemical-free produce.

Retired SSB officer Utkrisht Pandey from Bhadauna village in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, is growing white sandalwood, black turmeric, and native crops on his organic farm, Rishigram Organics. His sustainable model is empowering rural communities and gaining global attention.

In Wayanad’s Ambalavayal, avocado cultivation has grown from a single tree in 1947 to hundreds of thriving orchards. Meet the farmers, researchers, and innovators turning this Kerala village into India’s avocado capital.

From a six-figure job to a green life, Pune’s Pallavi Patil grows her food, cooks with solar, and lives without a fridge or AC — proving city life can be eco-friendly.

In a village where water is scarce and the land is unforgiving, Sundaram Verma found a way to grow trees using only one litre of water per plant. His simple method has helped over 60,000 trees survive drought — and inspired farmers across India to rethink how change takes root.

Once a corporate banker, Abhishek Kumar returned to Bihar to transform farming on his ancestral land. Today, he mentors over two lakh farmers across India, showing how sustainable crops and farmer collectives can make agriculture profitable and dignified again.

When farming felt like a gamble, Amol Mishra and Hemant Rajput stepped in. Through Beetle Regen Solutions, they are helping farmers leave behind chemical-heavy methods. By reviving soil with regenerative farming, they are bringing back dignity, trust, and hope to India’s fields.

KS Sheeja found solace in gardening after her son’s accident. She pursued organic farming, learned new techniques, and now runs a self-sustaining farm that is home to bees, poultry, and over 200 plants of exotic fruits and vegetables!