Anitha Pailoor, Feb 10, 2015: Farmers in Davangere and Shivamogga have opted for green manure plants to improve soil fertility and decrease cultivation costs, writes Anitha Pailoor. Dakshayanamma, a farmer in Kumbaluru in Harihar taluk in Davangere cannot remember a time when she had such a good crop, that too with such a low input. […]
HEMA VIJAY February 9, 2015 Tula largely stays clear of chemical dyes. And, of course, grown organically, the cotton dust from Tula is non-allergic The soft, unbleached fabric feels good on the skin, its texture is lovely to touch, and its natural, creamy hue emanates an aura of benign calm. The fabric also gives the […]
Chittaranjan Tembhekar,TNN | Feb 9, 2015, MUMBAI: Families of nearly half of the farmers in Maharashtra who have committed suicide over the last four years are not eligible to get even the paltry Rs 1 lakh compensation thanks to government rules. Maharashtra, along with Tamil Nadu, WB, AP, Chhattisgarh and MP, registers a high number […]
February 5 It is not a coincidence. The State-level expert committee headed by nuclear scientist Anil Kakodkar, which gave clearance for field testing five genetically modified (GM) crops in Maharashtra, did so while releasing a report on ‘Global Status of Biotech Crops’ by the international GM industry lobby group, ISAAA.
Come with friends n family to the Exhibition cum Sale of Seed Diversity, Farm produce & Books, Interact with Seed Savers & Farmers, Enjoy Song & Music, Discussions & much more.. And please carry you own glasses to avoid use of plastic cups! Concept note and schedule attached herewith. ON 13-14-15 February 2015 ( starting at […]
Deadline: November 9, 2014 Hivos invites individuals, organisations and companies from Asia, Africa and Latin America to share their most innovative ideas and best practices that contribute to more open, democratic and green societies. Do you have a smart and powerful idea? Do you have a green and daring idea? Sendi it in for the […]
February 7, 2015 Abu Bakar Siddique Government allegedly ignores poor-yield controversy surrounding previous releases The government plans to release five more genetically modified (GM) brinjal varieties at farmers level this year, ignoring the controversies and the poor yield that resulted from releases of earlier varieties.
Shayal Devi Friday, February 06, 2015 A GROUP of eight farmers have been taught natural farming techniques in order to promote organic farming and sustainable agricultural methods. The farmers were trained in India after a selection process was conducted by the Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises and Development (FRIEND).
TNN | Feb 6, 2015 HUBBALLI: If consumers start asking for diversified food, then farmers will automatically start growing organic food, said Michael Commons, an organic farming expert from Thailand, here on Thursday. He was addressing the gathering after inaugurating the three-day organic food mela, organized by Earth Net, Sahaja Samruddha Savayava Krushikara Balaga and […]
Freny Fernandes: Feb 05 2015 Thane: There is nothing more nutritious and hygienic than growing your own vegetables. Unlike earlier where people would have their own gardens and lands to grow vegetables and other medicinal plants, today lack of space has led to shelving of such ideas. But there are some who still have a […]