Chemical-free Farming

Founder of Harvested Robotics, Rahul Arepaka (22) built Rakshak, an AI-powered laser-weeding robot that combats weeds without harming the crops. He is now using it to help farmers earn more.

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?

A small Himalayan state quietly achieved what most regions only talk about — going completely organic. Here’s how Sikkim made it happen.

Driven by his love for the land, Narendra Singh Mehra from Nainital has pioneered a new wheat variety that flourishes in varying terrains with minimal water. He is now helping small-scale sugarcane farmers in Uttarakhand adopt organic farming methods, reducing their reliance on harmful chemicals and improving their livelihoods.

Mantaj Sidhu quit his high-paying Google job in Ireland to start Gill Organics, a venture that lets urban families temporarily own a patch of land where fresh, organic food is grown for them.

Gujarat-based farmer Veljibhai Bhudia grows a variety of organic fruits including Kesar mango, kiwi, coconut, pineapple, dates, lemon, etc

Maruthi Naidu is a third-generation farmer from Andhra Pradesh who was drowning in debts, his lands having turned infertile due to excessive chemical farming. Here's how he turned things around by going organic, earning lakhs a year now

Ratan Lal Daga from Bhansar Kutari village in Rajasthan adopted organic farming techniques to grow mango, lemon, pomegranate, lentils, wheat, bajra and other crops

Raj Seelam from Hyderabad founded Sresta Natural Bioproducts to encourage farmers to grow organic food, which he sells under the brand 24 Mantra to help customers lead more sustainable lives

Since 2012, Pune's Kirti Bhave Khashu has been growing vegetables at home using raised beds made from bricks, cow dung and waste plastic. Here's how you can make them in three simple steps