TNN | Jan 10, 2015 Shillong: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region observed its 41st foundation day at Umiam near here on Friday. The institute, which was set up to improve and develop sustainable farming systems for different agro-climatic and socio-economic conditions in the region, is now […]
Friday, January 9, 2015 Shillong: Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma officially launched the Mission Organic in South West Garo Hills district during the day-long Conclave on Clean and Green Mission under IBDLP held at Betasing Block Friday based on the theme “Promising an organic revolution for transformation of Meghalaya.”
TNN | Jan 6, 2015, MADURAI: Unlike the usual trend of depending on chemical fertilizers and pesticides, an enterprising farmer here has adapted to organic farming and reaped a handsome harvest this year. A N M Tiruppathi from Kulamangalam village has revived the agricultural methods of his ancestors using cow and sheep dung and compost […]
Sunday, 4 January 2015 It has enough spices to ensure a better living for its residents but no road to take them forward. Enter Sissen village in East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh. The tiny village, perched atop a hillock on the right bank of Siang river, has earned laurels for record production of organic […]
TNN | Jan 4, 2015, KOZHIKODE: The district administration has brought a total of sixty three acres of land under cultivation under the Haritholsavam@Kozhikode project. The farming on the lands were initiated with the aim of attaining self-sufficiency in agriculture. The district administration, with the support of agriculture department, had launched the project five months […]
January 02, 2015 Kolkata: A Bhutanese film crew is in India to capture the essence of organic villages in south Sikkim, renowned for its organic produce, which are being showcased at the maiden Nagi Pokhari Tourism and Organic Festival. Sikkim has set for itself the goal of becoming an organic agricultural state by 2015. The […]
IANS | Jan 1, 2015 GANGTOK/KOLKATA: A Bhutanese film crew is in India to capture the essence of organic villages in south Sikkim, renowned for its organic produce, which are being showcased at the maiden Nagi Pokhari Tourism and Organic Festival.
KV Kurmanath Hyderabad, Jan 1: With reports of pesticide residues found in ‘organic’ food hitting the headlines last month, the pro-organic groups have asked farmers to move towards non-pesticide management and organic farming in the real sense. Pro-organic groups want genuine growers of organic food to become whistleblowers against the unscrupulous players, while maintaining transparency. […]
Date: 6th February, 2015 Venue: Chandanaguda, Padmagiri Date: 11th February, 2015 Venue: Bapanpalli Date: 13th February, 2015 Venue: Bandhaguda Contact: Ms. Arunima +91 9439920040 Ms. Prava +91 7894889134
Jan 15 to 21, natural farming course in Marathi at Bhaskar Save’s Natural Farming Learning Centre There are still some vacancies for the introductory natural farming course in Marathi (Jan 15 to 21) at Bhaskar Save’s farm and Learning Centre. If anyone is interested, please apply soon! For more details, see the forwarded email (below) […]