They let at least ten species of pests, insects, ants, flies, earthworms, spiders, birds and other pollinators to thrive on their lands.

If a farmer collects 2 kg of Seeraga samba variety of paddy, he must repay with 4 kg of seeds after harvest.

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

What does it take to create and maintain an organic medicinal farm, in the face of rampant development?

Overcoming the challenges of rainfed agriculture by cultivating diversified, robust, climate resilient and culturally entrenched millets

In the month of April, at the Bihan Parab festival, people come together to share seeds for the upcoming cultivation cycle, ensuring equity.

The festival has brought 32 seed saver groups from across Karnataka State together

Yields of millets, sorghum and maize showed better resilience to extreme weather and also witnessed smaller declines during droughts.

Regenerating forests, rejuvenating soils, recharging groundwater, and reviving human spirits, all go hand in hand!