Farming

After the monsoon harvest, a small shift in what farmers plant is helping their soil recover and grow stronger for rabi. The idea is easy, affordable, and spreading fast across villages. Here’s why.

Once marked by poverty and insurgency, Gumla is now a model district. IAS Sushant Gaurav’s ragi mission empowered 30,000 farmers and boosted nutrition.

Class 12 student Sharanya Mehta developed a smart, voice-enabled irrigation app using soil sensors, satellite data, and farmer insights. Her Decision Support System is helping farmers in Mandaura save water, reduce diesel use, and improve crop health.

Growing up visiting villages in Rajasthan, 17-year-old Sharanya Mehta witnessed first-hand the struggles of farmers coping with water scarcity. As part of The Better India’s Children’s Day series, she writes a Letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sharing her journey and vision for sustainable water management.

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.

A senior medical officer from Barmer, Dr Jogesh Choudhary, turned a failed experiment into a flourishing sandalwood farm. Inspired by Karnataka’s plantations, he blends science, patience, and passion to grow a forest in the harsh desert climate.

Co-founded by UP’s Shailendra Tiwari and Ananda Verma, Fasal’s precision farming innovation is helping farmers cut costs, boost yields, and save billions of litres of water.

Once struggling to make ends meet, Rashmi Durvey from Senguda village in Madhya Pradesh is now empowering thousands of farmers through PRADAN. With sustainable farming and self-help groups, she is proving how women can drive lasting change in rural India.

As the monsoon fades, farmers across India prepare their fields for wheat — the crop that feeds millions. From soil preparation to harvest, here’s how every step in this timeless rabi tradition unfolds across rural India.

From slash-and-burn slopes to a thriving green sanctuary, Dharana at Shillim shows how one family’s decades-long eco-restoration is blending science, tradition, and community for a sustainable future.