Sustainable Farming

Inspired by examples of farmers earning ample returns through various techniques of chemical-free farming, a farmers’ produce company in Rajkot is writing a new chapter on sustainable agriculture in arid and semi-arid zones. Hiren Kumar Bose explores the revolution wrought by Future Farms.

Ramesh Raliya and Pratim Biswas have created a zinc-oxide nanoparticle fertiliser that will be more efficient and more eco-friendly than conventional fertilisers

After witnessing the harmful effects of chemical farming, Subash Palekar, a B.Sc in Agriculture, developed the Zero Budget Natural Farming model.