Farming

After working as a project scientist in ISRO, Professor Divakar Channappa left city life in Bengaluru and turned to farming. In a bid to grow something unique, he soon became one of the first farmers to start organic date cultivation in Karnataka.

From a small village in Karnataka to becoming a favourite mango variety internationally, Koppal's Kesar has become a sensation. All thanks to visionary leadership, strategic branding, and the region's unique climate.

For over 100 years, the Jayapal family has been selling mangoes in Salem. From pushcarts to online sales, their business has changed, but their love for mangoes hasn’t.

For the past 14 years, Anupama Desai has been growing seasonal vegetables and collecting seeds of the produce grown at home. She shares 10 easy tips to store seeds in summer to be able to sow in the next season.

Juicy, tangy, sweet, and bold — Karnataka’s mango varieties are as diverse as the land they grow on. Explore where they come from and why they are so loved.

From Langra to Dudhiya Malda, explore the rich, juicy legacy of Bihar’s famous mangoes, their origins, flavour profiles, and where to find them.

Friends-turned-co-founders Subhash and Ashish used YouTube tutorials, academic research, and sheer willpower to grow saffron indoors. Today, they earn lakhs and train others to replicate their model.

In Aldona, Goa, 66-year-old Krishna Kerkar has spent 45 years rearing cows and farming, upholding a century-old family legacy. Though he earns no profit, spends Rs 20,000 monthly on fodder, and battles back pain, his bond with the animals he calls family remains unshaken.

Learn how to grow oyster mushrooms at home with a detailed step-by-step guide and helpful tips from Ernakulam farmer Jithu Thomas, who has mastered the process.

What if your home-grown vegetables could thrive without soil—and your fish could help feed them? With aquaponics, a beautiful balance of fish and plants comes to life. Using 80% less water and space, this soil-free method offers a sustainable way to grow food and even earn a second income. Here’s how you can start your own tiny ecosystem at home.