Sustainable Farming

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.

Have land but unsure how to build a successful farm? Begin with organic methods, traditional techniques, and smart strategies. Here are expert tips to help you build a thriving, sustainable farm.

Senjuti Mahato and Abhishek Choudhury's Earth Story Farms is dedicated to preserving the art of making nolen gur. Situated in Bankura, their farm benefits from the ideal combination of cold temperatures and clear skies, which are crucial for collecting sap.

Want to grow Miyazaki mangoes on your terrace? Learn from Joseph Lobo of Udupi, who successfully cultivated this rare fruit, with his expert tips and step-by-step guide.

Chokhone Krichena from Mao, Manipur, is leading Dianthe to bridge the gap between rural floriculture farmers and urban markets. By guaranteeing the farmers marketability and fair prices, Chokhone is helping them boost their incomes, and ensuring that the beauty of Mao’s flowers reaches cities across India.

What happens when two young engineers with no farming background land in rural India armed with drones and curiosity? Amandeep Panwar and Rishabh Choudhary were not looking to change agriculture, but a few unexpected questions from farmers set them on a path that took root in the most surprising way.

From mortgaging jewellery to managing over 100 bee boxes, Rohini Patil’s journey from Sulewadi shows how beekeeping can change rural livelihoods and empower women while preserving nature’s balance.

Crop rotation improves soil fertility, reduces chemicals, and supports eco-friendly farming. See why this ancient method is still essential.

Drip irrigation delivers water directly to plant roots, reducing wastage and improving crop health. This step-by-step guide helps farmers design, install, and maintain an efficient system for sustainable farming.

Students from Shiv Nadar School, Gurugram, developed ‘Mati Rakshak’, a handheld IoT soil testing device paired with the bilingual ‘Agroww’ app. This solution offers real-time soil nutrient analysis, helping Indian farmers optimise fertiliser use, improve crop health, and reduce environmental impact.