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.

Farmers are impressed by its being a trap crop for cotton and the varieties of millets that form part of their regular diet.

"We are always looking for a reason for villagers to return and take up farming again."

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

More studies must be conducted on how all farmers may be incentivised to use such traditional knowledge.

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.

Request: Publicly withdraw your statement that “Organic farming is worse than atom bomb;” and your approval of GM seeds in ZBNF/SPNF.