Indian farming

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.

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?

Narayana Rai, a visionary farmer, began cultivating ‘kokum’ to conserve it as plantations started declining. His flourishing estate, now managed by his son Ramesh Rai, boasts over 10,000 kokum trees. The family has also distributed over two lakh saplings to other farmers.

Punjab farmer Amandeep Sarao first chanced upon dragon fruit during a trip with his friends. Today, he’s growing it organically and earning lakhs from it.