By Arvind Shukla
Suresh Kabade, who lives in Sangli district of Maharashtra, has developed newer breed of seeds for better sugarcane production. Many farmers from across the country throng his village to learn the finer aspects of sugarcane cultivation
Suresh Kabade, who lives in Sangli district of Maharashtra, has developed newer breed of seeds for better sugarcane production. Many farmers from across the country throng his village to learn the finer aspects of sugarcane cultivation
By गाँव कनेक्शन
Around 2 lakh farmers from India and abroad will be participating in the Krishi Kumbh fair which will be organised in Lucknow in December. Farmers will be learning agricultural innovations and techniques from the experiences and experiments of fellow cultivators as well as agricultural scientists.
Around 2 lakh farmers from India and abroad will be participating in the Krishi Kumbh fair which will be organised in Lucknow in December. Farmers will be learning agricultural innovations and techniques from the experiences and experiments of fellow cultivators as well as agricultural scientists.
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 Chandraprakash Pathak
The Kalbelia community has its own traditional craft in which the gudari work or quilting is done on recycled pieces of fabric using vibrant coloured threads like acrylic wool yarns, silk and mirrors. The Kalbelia Craft Revival Project is trying to revive this art and support the livelihoods of its artists who are forced to work as daily wage labourers.
The Kalbelia community has its own traditional craft in which the gudari work or quilting is done on recycled pieces of fabric using vibrant coloured threads like acrylic wool yarns, silk and mirrors. The Kalbelia Craft Revival Project is trying to revive this art and support the livelihoods of its artists who are forced to work as daily wage labourers.
By Niroj Ranjan Misra
Kalalandi was once known as the land of starvation deaths. For the past couple of years, UNICEF, along with a local NGO KARRTABYA, has been promoting nutrition rich atkel, made with finger millet and molasses, among tribal inhabitants of the district in Odisha. Results are promising.
Kalalandi was once known as the land of starvation deaths. For the past couple of years, UNICEF, along with a local NGO KARRTABYA, has been promoting nutrition rich atkel, made with finger millet and molasses, among tribal inhabitants of the district in Odisha. Results are promising.
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
Direct Seeded Rice System, in which rice seeds are sown directly into the field as opposed to the traditional method of growing seedlings in a nursery, has the potential to bring down greenhouse gas emissions, use much less water, and reduce dependency on manual labour.
Direct Seeded Rice System, in which rice seeds are sown directly into the field as opposed to the traditional method of growing seedlings in a nursery, has the potential to bring down greenhouse gas emissions, use much less water, and reduce dependency on manual labour.
By Harjeet Singh
As UN Climate Change Conference — COP25 — kicks off in Madrid, the UN climate chief reminds not enough has been done to tackle the growing carbon emissions and climate change. As the world faces record disasters, 'sea change' in action is needed.
As UN Climate Change Conference — COP25 — kicks off in Madrid, the UN climate chief reminds not enough has been done to tackle the growing carbon emissions and climate change. As the world faces record disasters, 'sea change' in action is needed.
By Virendra Singh
Heat waves, cold waves, floods and droughts have played havoc with traditional farming in Uttar Pradesh. However, with the state government promoting alternative produce to enhance farmers' income, the dragon fruit offers a glimmer of hope for the cultivators. Details here.
Heat waves, cold waves, floods and droughts have played havoc with traditional farming in Uttar Pradesh. However, with the state government promoting alternative produce to enhance farmers' income, the dragon fruit offers a glimmer of hope for the cultivators. Details here.
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.