organic farming

Following heart surgery on her five-month-old son, doctors told Subhashree Santhya to give her son chemical-free vegetables, which she decided to grow on her own. Now an urban farmer, she has started an organic food brand called ‘Mud to Mother’.

After watching many close friends and loved ones suffer due to unhealthy eating, three software engineers decided to quit their jobs to launch OrganiKrishi, a venture that turns organic produce into value-added products, while helping farmers earn more.

Manjushree Ladiya, a terrace gardener from Ghaziabad, shares tips on how to make different types of compost from kitchen waste, each serving specific purposes.

Kerala resident Mathewkutty Tom quit his job to run TJT Farm, an organic paradise where he grows varieties of vegetables and fruits. He shares what methods he employed and how it helped him maximise profits.

Dehradun resident Milan Kumar shares how he grows different varieties of organic gourds at home, and some important things to keep in mind.

Kerala farmer S K Hari has created a lightweight organic potting mix that is ideal for terrace gardening, and rich in nutrients, aids faster growth of plants.

Shashi Manchanda started her gardening journey in her 60s when she finally had access to a 1,000 sq ft terrace. She now grows a variety of vegetables and flowers.

Pavithra and Rinas from Kerala quit their high-paying jobs in Mumbai to pursue organic farming. They now cultivate several traditional rice varieties and harvest around 15 tonnes of paddy annually.

Want to turn your organic terrace garden into a business? Kerala's Rema Devi earns a neat income from seeds, plants, and biofertilizers in her home garden.

Uttar Pradesh born Mithilesh Kumar Singh has created an urban vertical garden using PVC pipes to save on cost and space, and also runs Veg Roof, a farming startup that shares gardening tips.