#farming in India

[tatashaktee]

How Farmers Connect Us to Nature - Tata Shaktee

Tata Group has been at the forefront of agricultural development in India for years. They are connecting us to farmers and nature. Read to know how.

Visit at: https://tatashaktee.com/blog/celebrating-farm-to-table-how-farmers-connect-us-to-nature/

[ibeforg]

India’s Agriculture and Allied Sectors: Trends and Data

Indian agriculture continues to be a vital force, supporting millions and shaping the economy. The agriculture and allied sector in India reflect resilience, with innovations boosting farming in India and ensuring sustainable practices.

With record-breaking foodgrain production in India, the importance of agriculture in India is evident in its contributions to GDP and exports. The future of agriculture in India promises growth through modern technology.

The growth of agriculture in India highlights its pivotal role in economic development. Gain valuable trends and data with the India Brand Equity Foundation!

[noosphe-re]

One cannot have beautiful trees without loving them. Neither goodness of soil, nor rich manure, nor favourable situations will alone make them thrive, but it is the gardener's affection which make them strong and vigorous.

LeGendre, Superintendent of the Royal Gardens under Louis XIII in 1652 (from Fruit Growing In India by W.B. Hayes)

[aranyaani]

happy to see this change. lately I've been so disappointed by the growing trend of farmers preferring exotic vegetables over local ones because they sell for a higher price. this restores my faith in Indian agriculture

[thedaily-beer]

Fieldwork Foam Dome West Coast IPA (Picked up at Windmill Farms). A 3 of 4. Just bursting with tropical fruit on this with lots of berry-like and candy-like fruity notes, too. Medium body with a bit of bitterness that builds on the palate, though it's relatively subdued by West Coast standards.

[demigod-of-the-agni]

i'm finding it so surprising that no one (yes including me) hasn't really done any exploration into pavitr's village life. it's in his (comic) lore, it's where his story is first started out, and lowkey it never gets talked about, neither by the audience nor marvel. we're gonna change that >:)

no but i completely understand why we as the audience mightn't've delved into this route before. most of us online folk don't have *that* much experience working on the land. i'm not judging anyone for it, it's just something i've noted. on that note i'm pointing fingers at marvel themselves for brushing over such an important facet of the character- he's got all the hallmarks of regular peter parker spider-man, but where peter's stories oft highlight his origins and the different experiences he has as someone from the suburbs, the same isn't done for pavitr!! there are no flashbacks to his time as a village boy after he moves into mumbai!!! there is no discussion regarding any experience in his youth!!! (there is exactly only 1 flashback in 2023's SMI #5 and it is only 6 panels long talking about helping those in need). that whole portion of his life is just NOT THERE and i can't keep living life like this.

truth be told the only reason i'm even making this post at all is because i got a little too inspired by the stories my parents have told me. we've got tales of parents disobeying their parents and playing out in the streets 'til nightfall and all that. but hearing my parents talking about the joy they've managed to find between hours of tending the crops, going to school, catching the buses, avoiding spooky marshes and abandoned houses, catching rainwater and racing paper boats, making sculptures out of clay and twine, catching fish in the wells and butterflies between bushes, being present in communities and village gatherings...there is so much more to life than we realise.

i'm genuinely not talking about cottagecore aesthetics when i say i think working on the land might've healed something in me. sure a bunch of the things that i do now might definitely be squandered, but different parts of me *could* have flourished if i was tilling and such. many of the core parts of me would've remained, but i'd probably be putting my energy in a bunch of other things (like tilling and such, obviously. and then crying over harvests). the second-generation immigrants yearn for the fields (it's me, i'm the second-generation immigrant).

FURTHERMORE (with uppercase and in bold, that's when you know i'm being serious) if i were to take a more sociopolitical look at things, i think pavitr being personally connected to the land in some way, shape or form can actually provide insight into the livelihoods of modern agriculture and the farming industry. obviously centred on desi farming practices, but also on the global scale, if that can be allowed. he can shed light on a bunch of issues!!! he can fight for the rights of farmers, of those who tend to the land, and the members of the community!!!!

i don't know! i don't know. i just think spider-man india can provide a beautiful avenue to explore and appreciate the livelihoods of farmers and rural and/or indigenous communities. he can also highlight societal issues working against them and shed light on ways we can better everyone's circumstances while preserving these unique experiences and cultural practices. i don't know. i just think it's neat.

pavitr prabhakar, if only marvel would let me into spidey hq i'd do you SO MANY FAVOURS i'd bring in a new age of spidey india comics fr fr i'd also blast nick lowe into the sun so in fact spider man would be free forever from stupid idiots

[probablyasocialecologist]

A new study launched this week highlights the work of Andhra Pradesh Community-Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) and the remarkable untapped potential of agroecological natural farming in Andhra Pradesh, India.  Spanning over 6 million hectares, and involving 6 million farmers and 50 million consumers, the APCNF represents the largest agroecological transition in the world. Amidst the diverse landscapes of Andhra Pradesh, this state-wide movement is addressing a multitude of development challenges—rural livelihoods, access to nutritious food, biodiversity loss, climate change, water scarcity, and pollution—and their work is redefining the way we approach food systems. Farmers practicing agroecology have witnessed remarkable yield increases. Conventional wisdom suggests that chemical-intensive farming is necessary to maintain high yields. But this study shows agroecological methods were just as productive, if not more so: natural inputs have achieved equal or higher yields compared to the other farming systems—on average, these farms saw an 11% increase in yields—while maintaining higher crop diversity. This significant finding challenges the notion that harmful chemicals are indispensable for meeting the demands of a growing population. The advantages of transitioning to natural farming in Andhra Pradesh have gone beyond just yields. Farmers who used agroecological approaches received higher incomes as well, while villages that used natural farming had higher employment rates. Thanks to greater crop diversity in their farming practice, farmers using agroecology had greater dietary diversity in their households than conventional farmers. The number of ‘sick days’ needed by farmers using natural farming was also significantly lower than those working on chemically-intensive farms. Another important finding was the significant increase in social ‘capital’: community cohesion was higher in natural farming villages, and knowledge sharing had greatly increased—significantly aided by women. The implications for these findings are significant: community-managed natural farming can support not just food security goals, but also sustainable economic development and human development. The study overall sheds light on a promising and optimistic path toward addressing geopolitical and climate impacts, underlining the critical significance of food sovereignty and access to nourishing, wholesome food for communities. Contrary to the misconception that relentlessly increasing food production is the sole solution to cater to a growing population, the truth reveals a different story. While striving for higher yields remains important, the root cause of hunger worldwide does not lie in scarcity, as farmers already produce more than enough to address it. Instead, food insecurity is primarily driven by factors such as poverty, lack of democracy, poor distribution, a lack of post-harvest handling, waste, and unequal access to resources. 

[agriculturelogos]

Unofficial flag and logo used in New York protests (showing support for the Indian farmers protests in 2021)

#agriculture #farming #farm #farmer #farmers protests #agri #India #NYC #New York

[nando161mando]

"Hindu nationalists have used the ongoing conflict in Gaza to vilify other Muslims globally. BJP troll farms have spread disinformation and anti-Palestinian hatred online, and Hindu nationalist groups in India have organised pro-Israel marches.

Where does this curious Hindutva-Zionist solidarity spring from? One origin is from the earliest Hindu nationalists who modelled their Hindu state on Zionism."

[bumblebeeappletree]

Permaculture instructor Andrew Millison journeys to India to film the epic work of the Paani Foundation’s Water Cup Competition and Farmer's Cup Competition. We tour the village of Pemgiri, in Maharashtra, who competed in the 2019 competition to install the most amount of water harvesting structures in a 45 day period, and competed had farmer's groups compete in the Farmers Cup Competition in 2023. Guided by Paani Foundation’s chief advisor, Dr. Avinash Pol, we visit the work and see the effects of a watershed-scale groundwater restoration project that has dramatically improved the lives, economy, ecology and stability of this village, and experience the feeling of deep stability that comes with a healthy and abundant landscape.

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[auraeseer]

And you thought the triple jump seemed awkward . . .

[todayscroll]

India budget aims to boost farm output, push inclusive growth

India budget aims to boost farm output, push inclusive growth

[affairsmastery]

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a major milestone by successfully germinating Lobia (black-eyed pea) seeds in space through its Compact Research Module for Orbital Plant Studies (CROPS). This experimental module functions as a mini greenhouse, featuring controlled air, temperature, simulated sunlight, and an Earth-operated water delivery system.

Using advanced methods like hydroponics, aeroponics, and a soil-like medium with slow-release fertilizers, ISRO is advancing sustainable food solutions for long-term space missions. Ideal crops include leafy greens, beans, and root vegetables, which not only provide nutrition but also recycle carbon dioxide, enhance air quality, and contribute to a closed-loop life support system.

[megayogiposts]

Delay in Encashment of Kisan Vikas Patra - Action Required

Grievance Status for registration number : DPOST/E/2025/0000008Grievance Concerns ToName Of ComplainantYogi M. P. SinghDate of Receipt01/01/2025Received By Ministry/DepartmentPostsGrievance DescriptionPosts >> Allegation of Corruption/ Malpractices/Harassment >> Allegation of  corruption Post Office : 210428———————–An application on behalf of  Deependra singh S/O Ranjeet Singh, Village and post…

[thedaily-beer]

Great Notion Fresh Hop Dune Hazy IPA (Picked up at Windmill Farms). A 4 of 4. Big and juicy with quite a lot of herbal and resinous qualities, too. The body has a bit of heft to it which carries the complexity well, and this has the best form of vegetal and herbal hop presence you get out of fresh hop beers. Excellent.

[mothmiso]

Pondicherry (2) (3) (4) by MARGARETES