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For many Indian farmers, fertiliser is one of the biggest investments of the season. It is bought with hope, applied with care, and often followed by expectation. So when crops do not…

For most farmers, the moment a seed emerges from the soil brings relief. The field turns green, lines appear, and the fear of “बीज नहीं उगा” disappears. But science tells us something that…

“दिन ठीक थे, फिर दाना कमजोर क्यों रहा?” Night Temperatures: Many Indian farmers face a confusing situation in the field. The days are not extremely hot. The crop remains green and…

“बारिश अच्छी थी, फिर नुकसान क्यों हुआ?” Across many parts of India, farmers face a familiar confusion every year. A short spell of rain arrives outside the usual season. The rain is not…

How Roots Breathe: Farmers usually think of soil as a place that holds roots and water. Science shows that soil has a third, equally critical role: it must supply oxygen. Roots do not just…

Every season is becoming more uncertain: late monsoon, sudden heat, unseasonal rain, new pests, and rising input costs. In this new reality, “one crop, one variety” is a risk. Crop diversity…

For decades, India’s agricultural focus has remained above ground—better seeds, higher yields, faster harvests. But a quieter revolution is now unfolding beneath our feet. Scientists,…

Solar Pumps: For decades, energy has been one of the weakest links in Indian agriculture. Farmers have depended on erratic grid supply, expensive diesel pumps, or unreliable power schedules…

Across rural India, a quiet transformation is underway. Women who were once seen only as farm labourers or helpers are now operating drones, reading crop data on mobile phones, and making…

Ancient Grains: For generations, Indian farmers cultivated crops that needed little water, survived poor soils, and nourished families with strength and stamina. Kodo millet, kulthi or horse…