farming practices
Go organic to beat drought, says seed reviver

"Farmers need spend only a little on input costs and can get good returns on their investment if they grew traditional varieties of paddy"

The best of times, the worst of times

Only a comprehensive policy response can ensure that farmers’ distress becomes a thing of the past.

DDS campaign for local seeds

DDS starts initiative to create awareness on local crops

मुक्काम पोस्ट लामकानी (in Marathi)

उत्तम नेतृत्व, तरुणांची साथ आणि वडिलधा-यांचा पाठिंबा याचं फलित लामकानीच्या पर्यावरणीय पुनरुज्जीवनात दिसतं आहे

Learning from the past: A new protocol for agricultural education and research in India

Our ancestors devised sophisticated, relatively sustainable systems finely tuned to the conditions of each region, and, indeed, each village.

‘We have more hardy, nutritious grains than GM can offer’

Debal Deb has conserved 1,200 climate resilient rice varieties. He speaks on the need to conserve traditional seeds and why we don’t need genetically modified ones.

Riches of the soil – the wealth in local knowledge systems

Dependence on uncultivated foods adds a richness to diets, which has saved many lives during times of calamity.

Making Organic Produce Affordable

"A lot of our products are cheaper than the inorganic equivalent in supermarkets, since our overheads are low."

Udaan: wings to the mind

Learning happens through play, songs, conversations, games, and storytelling sessions.