natural farming

Learn the art of permaculture farming with this step-by-step guide. From nurturing soil and conserving water to cultivating a mix of plants and animals, discover how to create a sustainable garden or farm that grows in harmony with nature.

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?

Darlapudi Ravi was an assistant general manager at a cement industry when he realised how modern dietary practices lead to a variety of diseases. Here's how this realisation motivated him to build a seed bank.

Tired of city life, a couple moved from Mumbai to a quiet hill in Mahabaleshwar. On abandoned land, they began again — growing food, building a zero-waste farm, and learning to live simply. Today, their journey inspires others to slow down, reconnect with nature, and find joy in doing things differently.

Trupti Dhakate quit her teaching job to grow mushrooms from farm waste. She now earns Rs 4 lakh/month and has trained 200+ farmers in sustainable farming.

Make the most of the monsoon by growing your food. This guide covers everything from soil preparation to harvesting, helping you create a leafy and eco-friendly kitchen garden that supports healthy living and reduces waste.

Learn how Bhubaneswar’s Jayanti Sahoo turned her rooftop into a blooming organic garden. Follow her 8-step guide to grow fruits and vegetables at home using sustainable and space-saving techniques perfect for urban terraces.

Prepare zero-cost fertilisers and fungicides using cow dung, cow urine, and plant extracts. These natural solutions enhance growth and protect crops without chemicals.

By using local resources like cow dung, cow urine, jaggery, and chillies, farmers can eliminate the need for chemical fertilisers and pesticides. Here are tips to prepare cow dung-based fertilisers and natural pest control methods that can enhance your soil health, boost crop yields, and minimise farming costs!

Anshul Mishra, a computer science graduate, returned to his roots in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, to transform barren ancestral land into a thriving dragon fruit farm. Combining fresh fruit sales with a lucrative nursery business, he now generates impressive profits.