Standing in the red soils of Koraput, I watch a tribal smallholder carefully thread a row of arhar between his ragi. Nothing about this looks scientific. There is no soil sensor, no drone, no lab report in sight. And yet, this is precision agriculture in its oldest and most tested form. It forces a question […]
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Duryodhana Pujari: When I first visited Disariguda village under Bagderi Gram Panchayat in Kundra block, I was assigned to spend some time with a farmer as part of my agroecology course field work. I met Duryodhana Pujari, a 53-year-old farmer whose quiet dedication to farming left a deep impression on me. He was working in
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Prachi Mahurkar: In a world where ecological degradation is becoming increasingly visible, there are individuals who quietly dedicate their lives to healing the planet. One such inspiring personality is Prachi Mahurkar, an ecologist and a passionate practitioner of ecological restoration based in Nagpur. As the driving force behind Punarnava Ecological Services and Eco-Design Solutions, Prachi
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Agroecology in Action: Every Wednesday, the otherwise quiet town of Kundra in Koraput district turns into a hub of activity. Farmers, tribal communities, artisans, and traders gather in the weekly market. They are not just to buy and sell, but to connect, exchange knowledge, and sustain a living food system rooted in tradition. As part
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