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The Urban Oasis

The Urban Oasis

June 2026 The Green Thevara Initiative, sparked by Bindhu’s 1,000 sq ft rooftop in Kochi, transforms urban spaces into…

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Building Resilient Urban Communities through Edible Gardens

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…

Rising entrepreneurial spirits in the dunes of Rajasthan

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…

Eco-friendly technologies for smallholder agriculture- The Cassava-Harvesting tool

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…

Backyard nutrition gardens- For family nutrition and income

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…

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

June 2025 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….

Farmers’ Diary

Chosing bees over fear

Chosing bees over fear

March 2026 In the humid coastal plains of Dakshina Kannada lives Mr. Kumar Parnaje, a man whose life journey reflects…

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