An overwhelming number of farmers are reporting greater profitability from the ZBNF programme, and are saving on out-of-pocket expenses.

A one-size-fits-all approach, like the one being promoted, is likely to become a recipe for disaster.

What do farms have to do with butterflies?

Millets have a potential role in resolving ­nutrition-related problems of the country though there are challenges from the demand side.

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Grown among different varieties of millet crops, the uncultivated greens have high nutritional value.

More compact neighbourhoods are likely to support a greater number of grocery stores and have healthy food stores in close proximity.

Farm ponds aid in superior water control through the harvesting of rainfall, surface run-off and subsurface flows.

“The climate is changing and becoming hostile to farmers. Even if four-five crops survive, your food needs are met,”