by Team LEISA India | Dec 30, 2021 | Agroecology, Articles, Mixed farming
Mixed farming is common worldwide, in spite of a tendency in agribusiness, research and teaching towards specialized forms of farming. Obviously, mixing has both advantages and disadvantages. For example, farmers in mixed systems have to divide their attention and... 
by Team LEISA India | Sep 15, 2021 | Agroecology, Articles, Horticulture
Current Sri Lanka’s agricultural policy banned all forms of synthetic agrochemicals and fertilizers, therefore, inorganic farmers are moving towards organic for healthy horticulture production with the mandate of “toxin-free nation: healthy food for wealthy life”. In... 
by Team LEISA India | Sep 15, 2021 | Agroecology, Articles, Horticulture
Vegetable and fruit based nutri-garden is the richest source of nutrition and can play an active role in eradicating undernutrition. Nutri-garden is advanced form of kitchen garden in which fruits and vegetables are grown as a source of food and income. For small and... 
by Team LEISA India | Sep 15, 2021 | Agroecology, Articles, Horticulture
The village started its experiments in organic farming way back in 1994, when most of India hadn’t heard of the concept The sea breeze blows gently, laden with the smell of sand and salt, as I make my way to Kanjikuzhi, a coastal village in Kerala’s Alappuzha... 
by Team LEISA India | Sep 15, 2021 | Agroecology, Articles, Horticulture
Late Bhaskar Save – the acclaimed ‘Gandhi of Natural Farming’ – has inspired and mentored 3 generations of organic farmers. His way of farming and teachings were rooted in his deep understanding of the symbiotic relationships in nature, which he was ever happy to... 
by Team LEISA India | Sep 15, 2021 | Agroecology, Articles, Horticulture
Harbant Singh from Punjab switched to organic farming to cultivate dragon fruit and sandalwood as they require less water than conventional crops. When Harbant Singh from Punjab’s Thulewal village joined his family occupation of farming in the 70s, the groundwater...