Urban and peri-urban agriculture in India has transitioned from a traditional household activity to a critical strategy for climate resilience, economic empowerment, and public...
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The Urban Oasis
June 2026 The Green Thevara Initiative, sparked by Bindhu’s 1,000 sq ft rooftop in Kochi, transforms urban spaces into sustainable ecosystems. By integrating livestock, stingless...
Seeds of Change: How Sow Good is Bringing Urban Farming to Delhi’s Schools
June 2026 Even limited urban spaces can become effective platforms for learning, stewardship, and behaviour change. The SowGood Foundation in Delhi NCR, through a three-year...
Diversification More options, Less risk
June 2026 By combining diverse vegetable cultivation, horticulture, and animal husbandry with organic inputs, Mahajan Yadav, a farmer in flood-prone Eastern Uttar Pradesh,...
From Concrete to Canopy- Reclaiming Himalayan Urban Spaces through Local Innovation
June 2026 As Uttarakhand’s cities expand into fragile mountain landscapes, residents are transforming unused rooftops and balconies into productive green spaces. Rooftop gardens...
From Wires to Roots- Building a modern farm rooted in tradition
June 2026 In the lush, rain-fed landscapes of Kabbinagadde village in Yellapur taluk of Uttara Kannada district lives Gururaj N. Hegde, a 29-year-old farmer. He chose to leave...
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...
Turning Pages into Posts- The Digital Evolution of LEISA India
June 2026 For more than two decades, LEISA India has served as a respected platform for documenting and sharing grassroots agricultural knowledge across the country. Published by...
Strengthening local food systems A community-led diversification model
June 2026 Community-led diversification models can significantly strengthen local food systems in tribal and peri-urban regions. By integrating farmer learning, ecological...