Farmers

From small farms and forgotten hillsides to solar dryers and 100-sq-ft grow rooms, Indians across the country reshaped agriculture in 2025. These 10 stories capture the ideas, care and courage that made farming more profitable and human-centred.

Master the art of growing mustard for profit with this detailed rabi season guide. Here are tips on variety selection, soil management, watering, fertilisation, and harvesting techniques to achieve a healthy crop and maximum market returns.

Strengthen your November harvest with crops that combat fluctuating weather. Gain insight into climate-resilient varieties, water-efficient practices, and sustainable farming methods that support consistent yields and soil vitality.

Unlock the potential of autumn farming with easy-to-follow methods for growing nutrient-rich vegetables. Perfect for small-scale growers aiming to boost income, this guide covers essential crops and practical steps to cultivate high-demand produce.

Get the most out of your kharif season with easy-to-follow harvesting advice. From timing and tools to drying, storage, and transport, this guide helps you protect your crops, cut waste, and maintain quality after the monsoon ends.

October’s changing weather can be tough on farms. These seven practical water-saving tips help farmers protect crops, save costs, and make every drop count.

At Deep Griha Academy, students in Classes 7 and 8 are learning soil science hands-on and helping neighbouring farmers through a soil testing project. With rapid test kits, farmers get actionable data on pH, nutrients, organic carbon and more — improving yields and reducing fertiliser waste.

In Kerala’s Elavancherry, 300 families built a Rs 16 crore farming empire with collective farming — no subsidies, no middlemen, just dignity, profit, and security.

With the 20th PM-Kisan installment expected by June-end, here’s a simple guide for farmers to register, update e-KYC, and ensure timely payment.

Balrampur Bioyug, born from a granddaughter’s vision and her grandmother’s legacy, is India’s first PLA. The brand, launched by Balrampur Chini Mills, aims to turn sugar derived from sugarcane into bio-plastics — and can rewrite what sustainability, innovation, and circular economy can look like when rooted in Indian soil and purpose.