Farming

A pocket-sized soil testing device, NutriSens is giving farmers real-time insights, cutting fertiliser misuse, empowering rural women entrepreneurs, and putting scientific soil health data in every farmer’s hands.

At 24, Prince Shukla returned to his Bihar village with plans on hold and a decision to make. What he started next is now shaping the way thousands of farmers grow, learn, and earn.

In Goa’s Mollem, the Naik family transformed 34 acres of barren land into RasRaj Goa Farms — a thriving model of organic, chemical-free farming. You can now experience this award-winning farm firsthand by booking your stay and farm tour.

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.