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Innovation in Practice – BioDegradable Bags and All season plantation of Dormant Season-Restricted Plants

Kalasan Nursery’s Eco-Friendly Shift to Biodegradable Grow Bags In the face of climate change and increasing plastic pollution, sustainability in agriculture is no longer optional, it’s essential. At Kalasan Nursery Farm (KNF), we’ve taken a meaningful step forward by introducing biodegradable, breathable cloth grow bags for our plantation and nursery operations. This innovation is a […]

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Identifying Wild Plants as Biocontrollers-3

Wild-Local Species for Insect-Pest Control – 3rd Edition The Himalayan region holds a vast repository of wild flora with untapped potential for agricultural innovation. Among these, Lantana camara known locally as Gandhari, Phulnoo, or Ghaneri is a hardy and highly adaptable plant species growing abundantly in the mid-hills of Himachal Pradesh. This third report, Identification of

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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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Identifying Wild Plants as Biocontrollers-2

Wild-Local Species for Insect-Pest Control – 2nd Edition The Himalayan region holds a wealth of botanical resources. Among these, wild-growing and naturalized species are increasingly being re-evaluated for their potential in agroecological pest management. The use of wild plants as natural insect-pest repellents continues to be a cornerstone of traditional farming—especially in Himachal Pradesh, where

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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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