Agriculture

From native varieties of brinjal that yield 24 kg on a single plant, to a rich diversity of tomatoes, chilli, black carrot, multi-coloured corn, sorghum, sunflower, pomegranate, wood apple, wheat and even millet, over 800 heirloom varieties are preserved in their unique Seed Bank since 18 years.

In their early thirties, Binu and Benny wanted to cultivate something that their farmer parents had never tried, and they wanted to do it on a large scale.

A 1000 sq ft space that was once covered with shrubs, today has eight types of vegetables, a few fruits, and host of flowering plants!

Working their way out of an impossible situation, Kanjikuzhi’s story of organic farming is an amazing example of community empowerment fuelled by local administration.

"People are unaware of the vast varieties and their nutritive value. There are varieties that most of us have never seen or tasted before, which can be grown in India without relying on imported packages.”

A recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri, Aterna resident Kanwal Singh Chauhan is a true inspiration to all those who wish to pursue farming through innovative and creative practices.

With help and guidance from the UrbanKissan, you can now grow fresh produce including lettuces, herbs, greens and exotic vegetables round the year.

With 120 acres, G4 Agri is the largest commercial farm in all of north India to use this kind of precision agriculture. And it provides more than 300 days of employment to over 150 women and ten men from nearby villages.

He kickstarted the venture in September 2018, and after grappling with a few initial losses, is finally beginning to make profits.

Plantix is an AI-driven mobile application that aids farmers and gardening enthusiasts with information on diseases, pest infestation as well as nutrient deficiency—all by sharing a photograph of a leaf!