Agriculture

25 years ago, when this young teenager with no degree made the journey from England to Tamil Nadu, he hardly had an idea about how life-altering the decision would be.

Interestingly, neem tree is a storehouse of so many useful chemicals that it is popularly called the ‘Village Pharmacy’ of South Asia!

As Harvard scientists and even school children are developing new, innovative methods to utilise this wonder grass, farmers in Tamil Nadu have started its cultivation for large profit margins.

From an annual turnover of Rs 2 lakh in the first year to now making a monthly turnover of Rs 30 lakh, the duo’s successful journey inspired many.

Anju's garden is full of surprises and each day, she eagerly awaits what the plants have in store for them!

Polyhouse farming refers to a controlled and protected method of farming inside a structure, where a variety of flowers and/or vegetables are grown.

A native of Adirangam village in the Tiruvarur district, Jayaraman was a class 8 dropout who began his work as a conservationist in 2004.

The farmers who previously earned Rs 25,000 a month, started earning double the amount, almost Rs 5 lakh a year!

Anup has not stopped experimenting, which according to him, is a very important factor in this field.

Felicitated with 20 awards at the district, state and national levels, including the Jagjivan Ram Kisan Puruskar, his farm in Daulatpur attracts thousands of farmers from within India and abroad.