organic agriculture
Faith in the long game of natural farming
Battling climate change and financial woes, a tribal farmer puts his faith in organic, natural farming methods – betting that enriching his soil will reap rewards in the long run.
Tripura farmer champions organic agriculture in her tribal village
Hailing from a farming family, Hanna Debbarma is set on making the farmers in her tribal village understand the benefits of nutrition gardens and organic farming. Her advocacy is transforming many households.
Of cow urine and human waste: faith, folklore and science
While there is a surfeit of folklore on cow urine as a miracle material, the waste of other cattle and humans, which are also dependable resources, should be checked for efficacy
Women’s collectives need to think beyond livelihoods
Agricultural interventions by women have ensured nutritional security in many parts of rural Odisha. Building further capacity will now help them see themselves as change agents who can tackle societal issues