By गाँव कनेक्शन
A study conducted by ICAR has found that if coupled with the use of farm yard manure, the yield is much higher for farmers using natural farming methods. Also, due to the lower input costs, the profitability of natural farming is found to be higher than conventional farming which involves the use of chemical fertilisers, insecticides and pesticides. Read on to know more.
A study conducted by ICAR has found that if coupled with the use of farm yard manure, the yield is much higher for farmers using natural farming methods. Also, due to the lower input costs, the profitability of natural farming is found to be higher than conventional farming which involves the use of chemical fertilisers, insecticides and pesticides. Read on to know more.
By Arvind Shukla
In his Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, from the ramparts of the Red Fort, said the mother earth was being destroyed due to excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Post Green Revolution, to maximize the production of farms, tons of chemical fertilizers and pesticides were sprayed, which affected the quality of food, weather, biological diversity and disturbed the PH balance in the soil. The fertile land is now devoid of any nutrients. Due to use of heavy fertilizers, production level has gone down
In his Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, from the ramparts of the Red Fort, said the mother earth was being destroyed due to excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Post Green Revolution, to maximize the production of farms, tons of chemical fertilizers and pesticides were sprayed, which affected the quality of food, weather, biological diversity and disturbed the PH balance in the soil. The fertile land is now devoid of any nutrients. Due to use of heavy fertilizers, production level has gone down
By गाँव कनेक्शन
In a report published by the Food and Agriculture Organization, it is found that the agriculture sector continues to be the biggest employer of women in South Asia. It highlighted that when economies shrink, it is the women’s jobs that are lost first.
In a report published by the Food and Agriculture Organization, it is found that the agriculture sector continues to be the biggest employer of women in South Asia. It highlighted that when economies shrink, it is the women’s jobs that are lost first.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
Food production involves hidden costs pertaining to the environment and health. According to a report published by FAO, India accounts for the third highest hidden cost in agriculture across the world.
Food production involves hidden costs pertaining to the environment and health. According to a report published by FAO, India accounts for the third highest hidden cost in agriculture across the world.
By Madhu Verma
Providing a green premium to farmers and exploring other incentive-based mechanisms will help bridge the gap between chemical and nature-based farming. Consumer perception increasingly favours chemical-free farming, and good marketing helps farmers get a better return on organic produce.
Providing a green premium to farmers and exploring other incentive-based mechanisms will help bridge the gap between chemical and nature-based farming. Consumer perception increasingly favours chemical-free farming, and good marketing helps farmers get a better return on organic produce.
By Sumit Roy
The growing awareness about the negative impact of unsustainable food production on the planet has led to ideas about reformed and resilient methods of food production systems, with a focus on soil and biodiversity preservation. The pivotal point of Regenerative Agriculture, ReAg, is to improve soil health over time.
The growing awareness about the negative impact of unsustainable food production on the planet has led to ideas about reformed and resilient methods of food production systems, with a focus on soil and biodiversity preservation. The pivotal point of Regenerative Agriculture, ReAg, is to improve soil health over time.
By Gaon Connection
Manipur Organic Mission Agency (MOMA) aims to convert the maximum farming area in the state into chemical-free organic zones by 2025. By working with state and central level institutions, MOMA is training farmers to adopt organic farming.
Manipur Organic Mission Agency (MOMA) aims to convert the maximum farming area in the state into chemical-free organic zones by 2025. By working with state and central level institutions, MOMA is training farmers to adopt organic farming.
By Sobhapati Samom
Manipur Organic Mission Agency (MOMA) aims to convert the maximum farming area in the state into chemical-free organic zones by 2025. By working with state and central level institutions, MOMA is training farmers to adopt organic farming.
Manipur Organic Mission Agency (MOMA) aims to convert the maximum farming area in the state into chemical-free organic zones by 2025. By working with state and central level institutions, MOMA is training farmers to adopt organic farming.
By Arvind Shukla
Indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, accompanied by the reduced use of green manure, has left the agricultural soil health poorer. The issue is so serious that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day speech, requested farmers to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides
Indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, accompanied by the reduced use of green manure, has left the agricultural soil health poorer. The issue is so serious that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day speech, requested farmers to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides
By Sayantani Deb
The students of a government middle school, in Kohima, Nagaland, under the aegis of their teacher, grow their own vegetables for mid-day meals; learn to make pickles and products out of waste.
The students of a government middle school, in Kohima, Nagaland, under the aegis of their teacher, grow their own vegetables for mid-day meals; learn to make pickles and products out of waste.