farming practices
Much to learn from Tribals

Tribal farming systems, based on the wisdom and experiences of several generations, are well-adapted to local conditions and constraints.

Ice Stupa : Artificial Glaciers of Ladakh

By mid- March all the flat ice on ground had melted, but not our Stupa.

How do you feed thousands of people in Rajasthan without irrigation?

It only needs to rain once, sometime during the southwest monsoon – about 80-100 mm is what the desert farms need to thrive!

Small family farms in tropics can feed the hungry and preserve biodiversity

Small-scale, sustainable farms are the best way to alleviate world hunger while promoting sustainable development.

Meghalaya: Sparks of Hope

Two villages in Meghalaya revive their farming traditions, conserving biodiversity and securing their livelihoods.

Sustainable form of Jhum cultivation in Khonoma

Unlike the more popular 'slash and burn' form of jhum cultivation, here the trees are not felled but pollarded at a certain height.