sustainable farming India

Kerala-based farmer Brijith Krishnan started Eatery Malbarikas which makes dishes using sprouted cashew nuts. Interestingly, he enhanced the germination potential of cashews and helps fellow cashew farmers as well.

Founder of Harvested Robotics, Rahul Arepaka (22) built Rakshak, an AI-powered laser-weeding robot that combats weeds without harming the crops. He is now using it to help farmers earn more.

Rani Sunny from Idukki developed a range of innovative products from Jackfruit— including dried jackfruit, dried jackfruit powder, frozen tender jackfruit, wholesome jackfruit powder, dried jackfruit seed, dried jackfruit seed powder, and jackfruit pulp -- All from a small room near her house.

An MBA dropout in Jaipur launched Jeevan Mushroom in 2017 to fill a gap in spawn availability. Today he runs India’s first commercial mushroom spawn lab in Rajasthan, produces 80 tonnes per month, supports export markets, and trains aspiring growers.

A couple in Palakkad quit their IT careers to revive 36 acres into Deesan Farms — an award‑winning integrated organic farm that combines dairy, biogas, vermicompost, coconut oil, ghee, intercropping, and training over 15,000 farmers.

Discover the inspiring journey of a 60-year-old farmer from Uttarakhand who transformed his barren land into a lush, thriving forest. Jagdish Chandra Kuniyal’s dedication not only revitalised his own land but also sparked a movement of environmental stewardship within his community.

From Ariana Grande to ancient kings, the mango has left its mark on trade, poetry, politics, and fashion. These 10 stories go far beyond the dinner table.

After being denied a US visa, Davinder Singh Mushkabad returned to his village in Punjab and turned to farming. Today, his cooperative model empowers over 230 farmers with sustainable, profitable practices.

Smarika Chandrakar quit a thriving corporate career to become a full-time farmer in Chhattisgarh. With 125 people employed in her fields, she hopes to introduce advanced technology to improve productivity.

Parmeshwar Thorat from Beed, Maharashtra, turned the challenges of arid conditions and water scarcity into an opportunity by pioneering avocado farming. Despite the initial doubts and harsh environment, his innovative approach has transformed his 1.75-acre farm into a profitable venture, yielding 1,200 kg of avocados in 2023 and enabling him to sell saplings to other farmers.