Farming  

Discover India's summer sweetness with ripe mangoes, juicy papayas, and fragrant lychees. Indulge in the season's bounty!

India's most popular mango varieties include Alphonso, Kesar, Langra, Dasheri, and Totapuri. Known for their distinct flavors and textures, these mangoes are beloved across the country, offering a rich taste of India's diverse agricultural heritage

Amit Verma and his team distribute nutritious millet kits to malnourished children. This kit is called ‘Samvardhan’ and so far, around one lakh children have benefited from the initiative.

Mahan Chandra Borah, a farmer from Assam, has been committed to the initiative of preserving indigenous seeds for almost two decades. He aims to establish a seed school which would enable him to impart knowledge to farmers and younger generations about the importance of seed preservation.

In the year 2016, Dharmendra Kumar Namdev began experimenting with natural farming to promote better health and address the issue of stray cattle simultaneously. Initially, he faced challenges in convincing the farmers in adopting natural farming methods but eventually gained support of many.

Nimal Raghavan has worked on water conservation projects across 10 Indian states, including 21 districts of Tamil Nadu. Remarkably, his efforts have also reached countries like Africa and Sri Lanka. Nimal also established a startup called the ‘Mega Foundations,’ dedicated to promoting organic farming and preserving indigenous seeds.

Banana and cucumber peels are rich in nutrients that contribute to your plants’ growth. By becoming a smart gardener, you will not only be making your garden pretty, but you will also directly minimise environmental impact.

In March 2022, Kamlesh Mishra set up a polyhouse structure at a cost of Rs 43 lakh. He received a subsidy of Rs 20 lakh from the UP government. Initially, he cultivated cucumber and capsicum in the polyhouse. For vegetable farming, he invested around Rs 5 lakh and generated a revenue of Rs 30 lakh last year.

From Gir cows to the Sahiwals, these cow breeds have been bred and nurtured by farmers for generations for the purpose of dairy farming. Sahiwal breed of cows is popular in states like Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh. These cows typically produce 15 to 20 litres of milk per day.

After completing his studies in 2011, Utkrisht Pandey worked for his dream career in the CAPF. He appeared for the exams and was selected for the position of Assistance Commandment in 2011. He served in various states for over five years. However, later he realized that farming would give him more joy.

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In recognition of the innovative solution, the Infosys Foundation awarded Karibasappa the Aarohan Award in 2019. The ‘solar insect trap’ serves as a natural insect killer, significantly reducing the need for pesticides in the fields by 70 to 80 percent.

Bill Gates recently visited slums in Odisha and met CM Naveen Patnaik. He talked with the locals and was happy to see the development and transformation of the area into a model city. He is there to attend several programmes like Mukta, Jaga Mission, and Mission Shakti. 

In the early 1990s, Sheikh Abdullah, a resident of Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, adopted modern farming methods to increase the production of tomatoes on his land. After he started making profits, he began educating other farmers about his methods. Gradually, a local market was established to facilitate the sales of the increased production. 

Yogesh Baliyan, a farmer from Muzaffarnagar, embarked on his natural farming journey in 2015. He established a mobile food van that runs on solar energy. Today, he earns between Rs 5 to 7 thousand daily. Moreover, he also extends his help to other farmers who express interest in making similar vehicles to establish another source of income.