Mridul Dhiman

Sowing-Futures

Sowing the Future – Open Pollinated Seed Bank PNFPC Starts Its First Tomato Seed Journey with GDT Something special has begun in the hills of Himachal Pradesh. Pachhad Natural Farmer Producer Company (PNFPC) has taken its first big step toward self-reliant and sustainable farming. With support from GDT, the company has received a special batch […]

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A Cherry Orchard Full of Love: A Veteran’s Journey to Natural Farming in Narkanda

High up in the peaceful hills of Narkanda, we met a couple who touched our hearts—not just because of the cherries they grow, but because of the life they live and the choices they’ve made. We were on a mission to find farmers who grow food without using any chemicals—clean, natural, and safe to eat.

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Farmer Producer Companies and Market Linkage

Strengthening Farmer Producer Companies Networks – Market Linkage and Processing Capabilities As an advocate for strengthening Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs), my recent journey took me from Nauni to Pacchad, a beautiful yet challenging terrain where the vision of empowering small-scale farmers is taking shape. My primary objective was to initiate discussions on establishing a strategic

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Apple Juice Value Chain

Value Chain Development Cold Pressed Apple Juice A Journey of Sustainability and Innovation As a student of agribusiness management with a background in horticulture, I’ve always sought ways to improve agricultural practices to reduce waste, offer additional income to farmers, and promote sustainable agricultural production and markets. My involvement in a cold-pressed apple juice project

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