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Green enterprise in the fields of Pamaladinni

09/30/2025

Sannayamanappa’s journey is an inspiring example of how determination, innovation and traditional wisdom can transform...

Backyard nutrition gardens- For family nutrition and income

09/30/2025

In rainfed agriculture, where farm livelihoods are highly vulnerable to climate vagaries, alternative farm based...

Monocropping to Mixed Vegetable Farming- An inspiring journey

09/30/2025

Pushpanjali's journey reflects a broader shift in vegetable farming, from chemical dependency to sustainability, from...

Odisha, India: A new hub for pumpkin farming

09/30/2025

Pumpkin fields as far as the eye can see. That’s what you’ll find in Karanjia block—a largely tribal area in the...

Backyard nutrition gardens- For family nutrition and income

In rainfed agriculture, where farm livelihoods are highly vulnerable to climate vagaries, alternative farm based enterprises go a long way in providing the necessary support for farmers to remain in farming. Backyard kitchen garden is one such enterprise which meets...

Karanja’s transformation- Redefining agriculture and local economy through climate-resilient technologies

Multi-faceted approach, integrating agriculture, livelihoods and climate-resilient technologies can build a prosperous, sustainable and economically secure future for women farmers. Karanja's transformation serves as a powerful example of this approach.Karanja, a...

Realizing the potential of small pond fisheries in rainfed areas

Promoting small scale fish production by building capacities and establishing support systems will go a long way in enhancing livelihoods, family nutrition, strengthening circular economies and contributing to a more sustainable and equitable food system. WASSAN has...

Direct Seeded Rice Revolutionising Rice Cultivation

Technologies like Direct Seeded Rice provide a transformative opportunity to conserve water, improve farmer incomes, and enhance environmental outcomes. With the combined efforts of various organisations backed by a strong policy support, the technology can...

The buzz on beneficial insects: Engaging youth in pollinator conservation

An alarming fall in pollinators population would collapse the ecosystem rendering a food security crisis. BAIF’s pilot initiatives to boost the population of pollinator insects, not only enhanced pollination and crop production, but has also empowered youth to become...

Farmers’ Diary

Farmers Diary- Farm diversity for successful farming

09/30/2025

Basanagowda Rayanagowda Patil, a progressive farmer of Papanashi village in Gadag taluk, is 77 years old. However, he...

Farmers Diary – An inspiring journey of Smt. Chandi Bai

12/31/2024

Chandi Bai hails from Arjun Nayak Thanda, a village in Zaheerabad Mandal, Sangareddy district. This is an arid region...

Sran Vermicompost Farm: An inspiring initiative

12/18/2023

Shri. Harpreet Singh is a resident of Dugri village in Tarn Taran, a border district of Indian Punjab. Harpreet Singh...

Bio-gas production for sustainable agriculture

12/29/2021

I took up farming in 1992, at my native village (after retirement) Ammachiyapuram, near Theni District, Tamil Nadu,...

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