The growth story of organic farming is unfolding with increasing demand not only in India but also globally. In a world battered by the COVID pandemic, the demand for healthy and safe food is already showing an upward trend and hence this is an opportune moment to be captured for a win-win situation for our … Read more
Samadhan Project has changed the life of 65 years old Shankarlal Choudhary whose only source of income is farming and cattle rearing. Shankarlal was dependent on traditional methods of farming until 2009, after which he became aware of the Wadi Project under Hindustan Zinc Samadhan Program. After being associated with Project, Shankarlal saw a drastic … Read more
Pollinating insects are endangered globally, with a particularly steep decline over the last 40 years. An extensive 3-year study from Lund University in Sweden has found that organic farming methods can contribute to halting the pollinator decline. This beneficial effect is due to both the absence of insecticides and a higher provision of flower resources. … Read more
Udaipur : Udaipur farmer, Mr. Nana Lal Sharma of the Jhalod district, managed to earn great profits by adopting an innovative method of farming white musli. He felt the urge to farm musli after he witnessed it being cultivated and sold by the Kathodi tribals. Like every other farmer Mr. Sharma was used to farming wheat, maize and urad in his … Read more
Until now mouthwatering strawberries have only remained within the reach of the upper classes. For the last 6 years concerted efforts are being made by a progressive farmer, Jagdish Prajapat, to bring strawberries to the middle class in the Chittorgarh district. In the Nimbahera Tahsel Gram Panchayat Bangreda Mamadev, Prajapat son of Mangilal Prajapat decided … Read more
