India is the sixth-largest producer and fifth-largest exporter of coffee in the world. Indian coffee is grown exclusively under natural shade in humid climates. These shaded plantations create the perfect environment for producing some of the finest coffee flavours with…
Farming in India without land was once inconceivable, but today it’s being practised in most unexpected places, even in your basements or rooftops. But how is it possible? And what led to these changes? Heavy industrialization and Farmers’ inequity over…
The aftermath of COVID-19 has brought about many positive changes in our social systems, with the world becoming more conscious of their health and well-being. Amidst these shifts, we couldn’t overlook the importance of food, which ultimately takes our attention…
Are you a busy bee who is yearning to surround itself with the vibrant hues of nature? Or perhaps you are one of those who is struggling to find that perfect plant that remains lush and beautiful throughout the seasons.…
‘Vertical farming’ is a groundbreaking innovation, which offers a sustainable solution to combat agonizing hunger while preserving the environment with better space utilisation. It has revolutionized agriculture from being a rural activity to urban aesthetics. Today, it has a lucrative…
According to the World Bank and a report by Business Standards, the percentage of farmers in India has decreased from 63.9% in 2000 to 53.8% in 2019. It happened because of the occupational shift of people from the agriculture sector…
What happens when you try to bring agricultural produce without water? Think of it from the farmers’ perspective. After independence, they were forced to produce crops with insufficient amounts of water because the cost of securing water for their field…
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