organic farming

Crop rotation improves soil fertility, reduces chemicals, and supports eco-friendly farming. See why this ancient method is still essential.

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.

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.

Burnt out by hustle culture in the UK, Renata and Sridhar moved to Tamil Nadu to live intentionally and raise their children without school. Through farmschooling, they turned a barren plot into a food forest, proving that learning can grow naturally, just like the land they cultivate.

After her son’s life-threatening accident, KS Sheeja found healing in gardening. Today, she runs a thriving organic farm in Kerala, producing fresh vegetables, exotic fruits, honey, and hope.

Witnessing towering heaps of steel slag in Rourkela, Dr Shitarashmi Sahu turned industrial waste into eco-friendly bio-fertilisers. Her innovation not only improved soil health but also boosted farmers’ crop yields by 20%. Supporting 500 farmers, the initiative proves how waste can be transformed into wealth and sustainable livelihoods.

Planting good “neighbours” together can cut pests, build soil, and lift yields — without extra chemicals. Here are 8 easy pairings that work on Indian farms.

From food labels and farming to sexual health, composting, and civic action — meet the five digital creators nominated for Optum Presents The Better India Showcase, supported by M3M Foundation, for proving that online content can spark lasting offline impact.

Vaishali Patil’s love for her mother sparked a revival of this wheat variety in Jalgaon, transforming two acres into a 1,500-acre farming movement.

Looking for ways to resolve your pile of cardboard boxes at home? Kolkata woman shares tips on how to use them in your garden.