The First Harvest Is Awareness: Rethinking What Sustainable Agriculture Means for Rural India
Before a farm adopts new tools, something deeper must shift. It’s not a machine. Not a method. It’s awareness. This is the first harvest—an invisible one. Long before solar panels are installed or organic labels are printed, change begins in the mind. In the way a farmer sees their soil, their water, their waste, and […]
Sowing Awareness, Growing Change: How Rural Conversations Are Shaping Sustainable Farming
Indian agriculture is under pressure. Farmers are facing extreme weather, rising input costs, and falling crop yields. The land is tired. The seasons are no longer predictable. Water is scarce. Fertilizers are expensive. Profits are shrinking. Many feel stuck. Yet, something is changing in the fields. And it’s not just the tools farmers are using—it’s […]
Cancer and Chemicals in Indian Agriculture: A Growing Public Health Emergency
In the heart of Punjab’s Malwa region, a haunting phenomenon has earned national attention — the “Cancer Train.” This train departs from Bathinda to Bikaner in Rajasthan. It carries hundreds of cancer patients seeking affordable treatment. For many, it is not just a mode of travel. It is a painful journey of desperation, marked by […]