agroecology

Learn the art of permaculture farming with this step-by-step guide. From nurturing soil and conserving water to cultivating a mix of plants and animals, discover how to create a sustainable garden or farm that grows in harmony with nature.

Planting good “neighbours” together can cut pests, build soil, and lift yields — without extra chemicals. Here are 8 easy pairings that work on Indian farms.

Meet five extraordinary changemakers transforming Indian agriculture with bold ideas, indigenous wisdom, and innovations that are quietly reshaping the way India farms, eats, and thrives. This September, Optum Presents The Better India Showcase, supported by the M3M Foundation, is honouring their impact.

This World Photography Day, step inside India’s fields through portraits of farmers who are saving seeds, reviving traditions, and growing crops that change lives.

Indian farmers are discovering a surprisingly simple solution to restore soil health, slash input costs, and boost productivity — all without synthetic chemicals. As climate change strains farmlands, this time-tested technique is quietly transforming agriculture across the country. Curious how it works?

India's tiny mammals may be hidden, but their role in protecting nature and supporting agriculture is huge and necessary for healthy ecosystems.

The Zabo farming system is an ingenious approach primarily used in Kikruma village of Nagaland for sustainable agriculture and flood management. Here’s a breakdown of how the Zabo farming system operates.

For generations, Indian households have quietly used companion planting to grow more with less. Here's why this time-tested method is making a comeback — from home gardens to farms.

The viral video of ducks in Kerala's paddy fields reveals an eco-friendly farming tradition that supports rice cultivation and biodiversity.

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.