Author: Rema Sundar
Vishu, the rural Kerala way
Village Square set out on an exploratory journey, talking to people from different villages in Kerala to understand the varied nuances of Vishu celebrations.
South Kerala farmers are taking the entrepreneurial route
Reflecting a transition in the agricultural landscape of south Kerala, spearheaded by farmer collectives, farmers are voluntarily taking up entrepreneurship to propel them into higher earnings.
Romanian chocolate lover makes the Indian cocoa market sweeter
For Patricia Cosma, a Romanian lover of craft chocolates, a chance visit to an Indian coffee plantation alters the course of her life, and she ends up living here to help local farmers cultivate and market their cocoa.
For Maha agripreneur and UN Land Hero, agroforestry is the future
UN Land Hero and engineer-turned-agripreneur Siddhesh Sakore from Maharashtra says that sustainable agriculture, like agroforestry, is a necessity for the future of the farming sector.
Flood-resistant houses provide sanctuary to Kerala villagers
Project Bhoomika, a social initiative to provide homes for those affected by the floods in Kerala’s Alappuzha district, enables residents to feel safe during the state’s torrential monsoon.