Why residue burning costs more than it saves, practical composting and incorporation methods, and how to handle a tight turnaround between crops.
Organic Farming
Green Manure Crops: Building Soil Between Two Cash Crops
Which green manure crops to grow, when to incorporate them, how much nitrogen they contribute, and how to fit them into a tight cropping calendar.
Organic Certification in India: Process, Cost and Whether It Is Worth It
The difference between third party certification and PGS, the conversion period, what certification actually costs a small farmer, and when it pays.
Natural Farming in India: What It Involves and Whether It Suits Your Farm
The core practices of natural farming, how to prepare the basic inputs, the yield transition period nobody mentions, and who it actually works for.
How to Make Vermicompost on a Small Farm: Setup, Cost and Timeline
A step by step method for setting up a vermicompost bed, what to feed and what to avoid, and how to tell when the compost is ready to use.