September 2026 Low-cost, local interventions are a way to ensure goat farming to remain both ecologically sound and economically profitable. Sasya Shyamala KVK’s dual innovative technologies on goat feed, has transformed goat farming livelihoods in West Bengal. For...

June 2026 Rooftop edible gardens can address urban challenges related to food security, heat stress, and livelihoods. The Chennai Urban Farming Initiative (CUFI) has promoted growing chemical-free vegetables and greens. Beyond improving access to fresh food, these...

March 2026 When farmers collaborate in producer groups or organisations, they gain multiple advantages. An initiative by GRAVIS has helped many farmers in Rajasthan to move towards sustainable farming and benefit from economies of scale. The case of Omprakash serves...

December 2025 Smallholder farmers often face severe drudgery and environmental challenges in crop production. Cassava, an important crop in Kerala, India, is traditionally harvested by hand, which is labour-intensive, physically demanding and ecologically...

September 2025 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...