Sustainable Farming

Learn how biochar made from crop residues may improve soil health, retain nutrients and recycle farm waste, along with precautions farmers should follow.

ICAR has identified a mismatch between crop water demand and groundwater availability in several Indian states. Can crop diversification help farmers protect water and income?

Including pulses in crop rotation can diversify farm income while supporting soil health and reducing dependence on water-intensive crops.

Gloria Sangtam of Nagaland increased her annual farm income from ₹30,000 to ₹1.97 lakh through natural farming, crop rotation and KVK support.

Raised-bed farming can improve drainage, conserve water and support better crop management. Here is what Indian farmers should know before adopting the method.

Soil carbon payments are emerging as an additional income opportunity for Indian farmers. Here is how regenerative farming, carbon credits and farmer payments work.

Learn how Indian farmers can manage crop residue through mulching, incorporation, livestock feed, machinery and other practical options instead of burning.

Indian farmers are being encouraged to match crops with local water, soil and climate conditions. Here is how crop diversification, soil health and water management can help farms respond to…

More than 2,500 farmers in Punjab and Haryana are receiving soil-carbon payments. How are carbon credits measured, verified and linked to farm practices?

Intercropping lets farmers grow two or more crops in the same field. How does it work, which crop combinations can farmers try and what should they check first?