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Examining the hype about Zero Budget Natural Farming
...to farming soon. However, we cannot again rely on chemical-based fertilizer farming where farmers have to pay a heavy price for input costs. Further, the harm done to the environment...
Green Events
Second International Conference on Agroecology and Organic Farming
...Principles of Sustainable Agriculture Integrated farming Crop Protection Organic Farming vs Conventional Farming Plant Genomics Soil management Horticulture & Agronomy Livestock Farming Food and nutrition security Agricultural waste management Agricultural...
Innovations
Latest Smart Technologies That Positively Impact Bee Farming
...can reduce the harmful effects of intensive farming practices on bee farming and create a more positive approach to protecting bees. Here are some of the smart technologies available right...
Innovations
Seaweed Farming Could Be The Answer To India’s Climate Change Contribution
...risk to marine life. Solution – Seaweed Farming Seaweed, a type of algae that grows on seashores, can be a good sustainable answer to this problem. According to the research...
Expert Corner
Sikkim Organic Mission Accomplished?
...of organic farming. On August 15, 2010, a mission was launched to implement the programs of organic farming with a target of converting 50,000 hectares of land into organic by...
Expert Corner
Is Organic Free-range Chicken A Healthier Alternative?
Author – Mariyam Shaukat The internet is filled with debates and fact checks between team organically-bred chicken and team conventional poultry farming. Our supermarkets, on the other hand, are crammed...
Innovations
Biodiversity Seed Banks in India
...world’s flora and 6.6% of its fauna. Agricultural biodiversity or agro-biodiversity is the sub-set of biodiversity that has resulted from the natural selection processes and inventive developments of farming, herding...
Innovations
Solar Agribot Innovation to Help Sugarcane Farmers
Author – Srujana Satyavada There is no doubt the agricultural sector in India urgently needs to improve productivity through mechanized farming and better practices. Our traditional farming is quite labor-intensive,...
Expert Corner
Are Plant-Based Diets Beneficial to the Environment?
...for animal farming can be used to grow plants The land used for animal farming is vast and can be used to grow plants or herbs instead. This would reduce...
Clean Corner
Reducing Agriculture GHG Emissions must be Top Priority for COP28
Author – Vishal Ajmera Source: The Wire Agriculture is finally getting its day in the sun. While the role of farming has gotten scant attention from past UN Climate Change...
Innovations
How Solar Power Can Revolutionize Indian Agriculture
...scaling up to transform entire farming communities. Let’s dive into how this sun-powered revolution is reshaping the landscape of Indian agriculture! Current state of Indian agriculture India’s agricultural sector is...
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Solar Powered Agricultural Tools in India
...Solar farming uses power generated from solar energy to operate agricultural or farming tools. It is simple, cost effective, reliable and long lasting. Most common agricultural tools such as tractors,...
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Karnataka invites farm producers for Organics & Millets Mela 2019
The state of Karnataka has always taken the lead in promoting organic food and natural farming. Particularly, the state has focused on promoting organic agricultural techniques in horticulture. Due to...
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Eco-friendly Businesses Emerge from Auroville
...practices organic farming, uses renewable energy and cost-effective building technologies. Today, this global town is a perfect example of sustainable living which has created business numerous opportunities from food to...
Expert Corner
High Time for Smart Villages in India?
...organic farming to name a few. Eckonirmitee, an organization that provides sustainable solutions in solid waste management, has begun implementing this new concept of smart villages in Maharashtra. The organization...
Eco News
Oota From Your Thota is back in Bengaluru for its 28th edition
...urban farming necessities are available in one place along with their know-how. The event will also expose urbanites to different enterprises related to organic farming. Various experts and NGOs have...
Innovations
Innovations in Sustainability: Paving the Way to a Better Tomorrow
...are pursued to achieve production with minimum adverse effects on the environment. Vertical farming: People are actively beginning their gardens, creating many brand-new unique gardens! Vertical farming employs hydroponics, aeroponics,...
Green Events
iCONEX to host 4th Global Organic Expo at Noida in June 2023
...farming machinery, agriculture science & horticulture technology. The Global Organic Expo will be held concurrently with related events such as Global Natural Farming & Machinery Expo, Millets Expo 2023, Agro...
Expert Corner
Sustainable Aquaculture Practices Can Meet Global Seafood Demand
As the global population continues to grow, so does the demand for seafood. However, wild fish stocks have declined rapidly along with rising environmental concerns. Aquaculture – the farming of...
Clean Corner
Global Efforts for Seagrass Restoration Can Mitigate Climate Change
...sequestration of carbon per given area to be 35 times greater than that of tropical rainforests. India Commercial seagrass farming in India is environmentally promising as well, since it tackles...
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Can Mushroom Spore Cultivation Sustainably Benefit Our Planet?
...around 403 million kilos of food. Evidently, there are many benefits to localized cultivation of mushroom spores, including urban farming production, fresh food in urban food deserts, dramatically reduced food...
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How Environmental NGOs in India Collaborate to Promote Environmental Sustainability
...to preserve the natural environment Sustainable agriculture: Enabling sustainable agricultural practices such as organic farming, agroforestry, and soil conservation to ensure food security and preserve soil health Circular economy: Creating...
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Vermicomposting – Producing Manure with Earthworms
...is practiced through ‘Vermiculture’ literally meaning ‘to grow worms’ or ‘worm farming’. Earthworms (Lumbricus rubellus) are cultivated in agricultural farms to consume organic waste including all kinds of biodegradable wastes....
Eco News
India Emerges as a Leader in Asian Organic Food Market
...Report 2021 by FiBL and IFOAM, India ranks first in Asia with 23 lakh hectares under organic farming (fifth in the world). In 2016, Sikkim became India’s first state to...
Eco News
Organics & Millets 2018 International Trade Fair underway in Bengaluru
The ‘Organics & Millets 2018 International Trade Fair’ (Organics & Millets Mela), a national event for promoting Organic Agriculture and Millets farming is being organized in Bengaluru from 19 to...
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Green Beauty: A Guide to Organic Cosmetics
...derived from organic farming. Natural cosmetics: Minimum level of 50% of all plant-based ingredients in formula with a minimum of 5% of all ingredients (by weight) derived from organic farming...
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India’s Best Environmental Documentaries – Part 2
...end, the short film provides encouragement to organic farming practices by showing several farmers who have decided to switch to organic farming for both cost and health reasons. Chasing Earthquakes...
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Make a huge impact with a small cup- Choose Organic Tea & Coffee Brands
...for the hour is ‘organic farming’, a safe way for both the environment and human health. Organic farming, where no toxic chemicals are used to cultivate the food you consume....
Innovations
Cellulosic 2G Ethanol from agro-waste can prevent stubble burning
...on crop machines and should continue to provide the support so that farmers can afford these machines. The use of farming residues as a biofuel for transportation or industry can,...
Expert Corner
Whole Foods Diet can be healthy for the Environment too!
...power to the local farming community. Wonder why? Unlike the widely available processed foods, whole foods do not need huge factory set-ups and complex food manufacturing mechanisms. This implies that...
Green Events
TERI to host World Sustainable Development Summit 2019 in Delhi
...of Family Farming India-EU Water Forum India and the Climate Crisis India’s Renewable Revolution Rural Electricity Access in India Interested participants can register here for the summit ———————————————— Date: 10.02.2019...
Eco News
Kerala Opts for Environment-friendly Election Campaign This Time
...use of one-time use polystyrene and plastic containers. This environment-friendly campaign was led by Haritha Keralam Mission, which is a state-backed mission aimed at waste management, organic farming, and water...