organic farming

After experimenting with several things to find life’s purpose, Junagadh’s Siddharth Kubavat found joy in farming. He now owns a farm in Gir Forest, grows his own food and hosts workshops for youth.

When Revathy Kamath started her landscaping business, she faced water issues to maintain the land where she grew trees. On enquiry, she realised the nearby Somanahalli Lake was dying and stepped up to revive it.

Guntur-resident Konda Usharani began farming using chemical fertilisers, but soon realised the ill effects it had on soil and human health. So she learned natural farming and now guides fellow farmers to follow the path.

Ram Vilas Singh, a businessman, started his gardening journey in 1997 with eight pots. Now, his terrace garden has almost all varieties of seasonal as well as exotic vegetables, fruits, flowers and ornamental plants.

Kerala resident and urgan gardener Prajeesh Janan shares how he grows a variety of Brazilian exotic fruits in his home garden, which was inspired by a Facebook video.

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.