# Farming & Soil **URL:** https://grove.rainmatter.org/c/farming-soil/10.md?page=1 [Latest](https://grove.rainmatter.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://grove.rainmatter.org/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [What is Natural? - Bureau of Indian Standards](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/what-is-natural-bureau-of-indian-standards/2741)
**Author:** [@tejas\_rajvihar](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/tejas_rajvihar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 10:47am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/what-is-natural-bureau-of-indian-standards/2741 "2023-10-31T10:47:13Z")
This is a draft for comments only by the Bureau of Indian Standards on - Requirements for farming practices and labeling of Naturally produced products. - Natural farming production systems. Request folks from Akshayaka… --- ## [Innovation Guild -- Introductory Webinar](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/innovation-guild-introductory-webinar/2633)
**Author:** [@Vikas](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/Vikas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 7:17am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/innovation-guild-introductory-webinar/2633 "2023-10-19T07:17:00Z")
We are happy to announce the ‘Innovation Guild’ - an initiative conceptualised to build the kind of holistic Ecosystem for Innovations that would make an impact in the lives of Farmers and Rural India. The “Innovation G… --- ## [Bad trade-offs/Negative Externalities in Farming](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/bad-trade-offs-negative-externalities-in-farming/2674)
**Author:** [@sameershisodia](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/sameershisodia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2023, 5:12pm UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/bad-trade-offs-negative-externalities-in-farming/2674 "2023-10-17T17:12:22Z")
Starting this thread to at least list down many of the big problems. Someday - and hopefully soon - we’ll start solving them in a way we don’t accrue more debt in biodiversity and commons’ losses. – I was at my farm … --- ## [kethi sudhar & NBF](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/kethi-sudhar-nbf/2541)
**Author:** [@sabitha](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/sabitha)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2023, 8:10am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/kethi-sudhar-nbf/2541 "2023-10-12T08:10:15Z")
good evening, am sabitha mudigonda from hyderabad. we are working for farmers and creating awareness and guiding the farmers about " Kethi sudhar& Nutritionally balanced Farming". plant can resist on its own if you balan… --- ## [Accelerating Reforestation](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/accelerating-reforestation/2575)
**Author:** [@philipnovel](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/philipnovel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2023, 7:57am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/accelerating-reforestation/2575 "2023-09-21T07:57:14Z")
Many may have come across this article and @NithinKamath your question about faster reforestation prevails here. People why can’t this be tested, studied, researched and implemented for forest farming, I hope, it should … --- ## [Kerala's major health crisis ( soil condition might be a co-factor)](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/keralas-major-health-crisis-soil-condition-might-be-a-co-factor/1248)
**Author:** [@Mr\_A](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/Mr_A)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2023, 8:19am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/keralas-major-health-crisis-soil-condition-might-be-a-co-factor/1248 "2023-09-14T08:19:03Z")
The state with the highest diabetes %, cardiac disease %, cancer incidence, cancer deaths, and overall highest mortality in the country is Kerala. Health & Environmental Sustainability are deeply intertwined. Read on to… --- ## [Can India Continue To Be Biodiverse While Feeding Its People? - Recording of a round table discussion](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/can-india-continue-to-be-biodiverse-while-feeding-its-people-recording-of-a-round-table-discussion/2389)
**Author:** [@Uthara](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/Uthara)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 6:57am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/can-india-continue-to-be-biodiverse-while-feeding-its-people-recording-of-a-round-table-discussion/2389 "2023-08-24T06:57:00Z")
Points from the video - Decrease in soil nutrients is causing lesser nutritional value in our food Yes India can feed people while continuing to be biodiverse. We need to see if diverting food towards cre… --- ## [Scaling Up Agroforestry - Carbon Markets & Beyond](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/scaling-up-agroforestry-carbon-markets-beyond/2196)
**Author:** [@Mahidhar\_SayTrees](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/Mahidhar_SayTrees)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 5:56am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/scaling-up-agroforestry-carbon-markets-beyond/2196 "2023-07-20T05:56:48Z")
Scaling-up Agroforestry Efforts – Carbon Markets & Beyond This article is in continuation to the discussion with Mr. Sameer S on how SayTrees’ Agroforestry journey has shaped over the years and what path lies ahead for … --- ## [Challenges with storing agri produce](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/challenges-with-storing-agri-produce/2162)
**Author:** [@Pai](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/Pai)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 5:56am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/challenges-with-storing-agri-produce/2162 "2023-07-20T05:56:46Z")
Hi @Shashi, We were reading this article from Finshots earlier this week - Tomato trouble and wanted to check with you on your thoughts. The article discusses challenges with storing tomatoes or any other vegetable/fru… --- ## [Sustainable, regenerative farming is slowly but surely becoming more widespread](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/sustainable-regenerative-farming-is-slowly-but-surely-becoming-more-widespread/97)
**Author:** [@shameek\_c](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/shameek_c)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 5:49am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/sustainable-regenerative-farming-is-slowly-but-surely-becoming-more-widespread/97 "2023-07-14T05:49:23Z")
A quick 2020-recap of some of our partner farmers who are working on growing food in a better way - https://youtu.be/PrZz8qxqM24 --- ## [How to access fruits which aren't artifically ripened?](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/how-to-access-fruits-which-arent-artifically-ripened/1428)
**Author:** [@NithinKamath](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/NithinKamath)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 7:16am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/how-to-access-fruits-which-arent-artifically-ripened/1428 "2023-07-08T07:16:09Z")
I love my fruits, and reading this article about using calcium carbide to ripen fruits artificially is scary. I had a bunch of queries. Is there any easy way to determine if a fruit is artificially ripened? Especia… --- ## [Fields of View invites you for a game playtest!](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/fields-of-view-invites-you-for-a-game-playtest/2118)
**Author:** [@sumitsute](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/sumitsute)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 11:37am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/fields-of-view-invites-you-for-a-game-playtest/2118 "2023-07-05T11:37:43Z")
Join our exclusive online playtest for an innovative game by Fields of View! Calling all changemakers and curious minds to dive into the world of ecosystem development and product embedding for social impact organization… --- ## [Views on hydroponics & aeroponics?](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/views-on-hydroponics-aeroponics/1455)
**Author:** [@viraj\_joshi](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/viraj_joshi)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2023, 6:06am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/views-on-hydroponics-aeroponics/1455 "2023-06-28T06:06:01Z")
Putting this up to crowdsource views on Fogponics, Aeroponics and Hydroponics farming systems. An increasing number of startups who’re trying to do something in this space have been reaching out. Listing down the pros a… --- ## [Understanding Sustainable/Managed Grazing](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/understanding-sustainable-managed-grazing/666)
**Author:** [@sameershisodia](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/sameershisodia)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 11:53am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/understanding-sustainable-managed-grazing/666 "2023-06-26T11:53:48Z")
One hears often that managed grazing can actually regenerate and help the landscape. This might explain it a little. Will use this thread to share more on best practices, design etc for managed grazing and grassland rest… --- ## [Failed Monsoons .. What to sow now?](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/failed-monsoons-what-to-sow-now/1995)
**Author:** [@Vikas](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/Vikas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2023, 4:01am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/failed-monsoons-what-to-sow-now/1995 "2023-06-20T04:01:41Z")
In Karnataka the Monsoons seemed to have delayed / Failed, lot of farmers dont know what to sow now. Traditionally sowing pattern would change based on rainfall. But that knowledge seems to have been lost. Trying to co… --- ## [Regenerating Soil and Improving Yields through Precision-Ag](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/regenerating-soil-and-improving-yields-through-precision-ag/1963)
**Author:** [@mukul\_fambo](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/mukul_fambo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2023, 2:26pm UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/regenerating-soil-and-improving-yields-through-precision-ag/1963 "2023-06-14T14:26:12Z")
At Fambo, we are working with a vision of creating scalable precision technologies for Indian agriculture. Most Indian farms are over-fertilised, resource-inefficient, rapidly losing soil health, and seeing dropping yie… --- ## [Summer Fruits](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/summer-fruits/1896)
**Author:** [@Mohit](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/Mohit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 11:53am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/summer-fruits/1896 "2023-05-31T11:53:01Z")
If you have access to a farm, you may find yourself spending some time tending to the summer fruits right now. Besides mangoes :yellow\_heart:, there are probably a bunch of other fruits growing. I created this thread to … --- ## [Rediscovering our roots](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/rediscovering-our-roots/1874)
**Author:** [@SumeetKaur](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/SumeetKaur)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2023, 6:22am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/rediscovering-our-roots/1874 "2023-05-24T06:22:49Z")
Hello everyone! I am Sumeet and I run Spudnik Farms. I am new to the Grove and am enjoying reading about your wonderful work and following engaging discussions in this community. Thought it was time to switch on the tube… --- ## [Compost and chickens: A symbiotic relationship](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/compost-and-chickens-a-symbiotic-relationship/1871)
**Author:** [@SWMRT](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/SWMRT)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2023, 6:46am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/compost-and-chickens-a-symbiotic-relationship/1871 "2023-05-23T06:46:44Z")
Compost and chickens: A symbiotic relationship. A SwachaGraha Compost Connect (SGCC) buyer shared his experience using the compost sourced from Springfield apartments as feed for hens. Hens and chickens can help to aer… --- ## [Urban Farming & Environmental Education](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/urban-farming-environmental-education/1213)
**Author:** [@rishmunk](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/rishmunk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2023, 12:07pm UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/urban-farming-environmental-education/1213 "2023-05-14T12:07:41Z")
I’ve had a couple of conversations with different folks working in the space of environmental education & urban farming. Combining some of the notes to start a collective thread here. Feel free to add in the different ga… --- ## [Observation of new farmer (Ex NRI)](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/observation-of-new-farmer-ex-nri/1753)
**Author:** [@Harjitwring](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/Harjitwring)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2023, 1:04am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/observation-of-new-farmer-ex-nri/1753 "2023-04-26T01:04:13Z")
Dear sir, I came to know about your efforts and contribution in rural life and ecology including rural economy. I was touched and I am a firm believer that this will make a difference in time to come.being a person l… --- ## [Could human composting help the soil?](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/could-human-composting-help-the-soil/1669)
**Author:** [@themoneyhans](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/themoneyhans)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2023, 6:54am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/could-human-composting-help-the-soil/1669 "2023-04-16T06:54:25Z")
Came across instances of humans being buried in a muslin bag and becoming a tree… a family friend couple in their 80s are considering this. Does anyone have an idea about whether this trend could help? --- ## [Natural Farming - A Trial and Tribulation?](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/natural-farming-a-trial-and-tribulation/1635)
**Author:** [@Cupid.Greens](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/Cupid.Greens)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2023, 5:50pm UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/natural-farming-a-trial-and-tribulation/1635 "2023-04-13T17:50:01Z")
Any trial a POC in small landholdings, beyond economics is successful. The moment when we start large scale adoption, challenges are to the fore – laborious, Production economics derailed ( from germination, Soil strengt… --- ## [Sustainable Farming Integrated with Culinary Education](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/sustainable-farming-integrated-with-culinary-education/1646)
**Author:** [@Nupur](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/Nupur)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2023, 12:59pm UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/sustainable-farming-integrated-with-culinary-education/1646 "2023-04-12T12:59:46Z")
Grounding Education in Nature with ‘Ankuram’ The Experiential Farm by ISH & Karma Lakelands BY KUNAL VASUDEVA I’ve always believed that the foundation of culinary education lies in understanding the intricate relat… --- ## [The hands that dehusk the grain: Rainmatter Blog Post](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/the-hands-that-dehusk-the-grain-rainmatter-blog-post/1623)
**Author:** [@tanmayi](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/tanmayi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 7:15am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/the-hands-that-dehusk-the-grain-rainmatter-blog-post/1623 "2023-04-10T07:15:31Z")
Women are the backbone of India’s farming and agriculture practices. Women shoulder majority of the farm- and crop processing-related tasks, putting in hours of manual labour. Tools, equipment and machinery that can be o… --- ## [On varieties of Rice/ Paddy](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/on-varieties-of-rice-paddy/1592)
**Author:** [@ganeshram](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/ganeshram)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 2:26pm UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/on-varieties-of-rice-paddy/1592 "2023-04-06T14:26:54Z")
Note from Dr. Debal Deb. Short video explaining Dr. Debal Deb’s work on Traditional varieties of Rice. Vrihi is to Expire: Long Live Folk Crop Varieties Vrihi Seed Exchange Centre was founded for farmers … --- ## [Want to cultivate millets, but facing issues](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/want-to-cultivate-millets-but-facing-issues/1181)
**Author:** [@Meher\_Smaran](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/Meher_Smaran)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 3:29pm UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/want-to-cultivate-millets-but-facing-issues/1181 "2023-03-22T15:29:33Z")
Hi Team, I’ve been part of the Grove community from last 18 months and regularly read the interesting and inspiring work that the team is currently doing. Getting inspired is one thing but to be able to actually do som… --- ## [The "agri-waste" dilemma](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/the-agri-waste-dilemma/1323)
**Author:** [@sameershisodia](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/sameershisodia)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 8:07am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/the-agri-waste-dilemma/1323 "2023-03-19T08:07:03Z")
We’re coming across numerous efforts on replacing plastic products with those created out of agri-waste. This represents a huge opportunity wrt plastic substitution with compostable/more bio-degradable alternatives. Of c… --- ## [The Integrated Farming Clusters Push/RCRC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/the-integrated-farming-clusters-push-rcrc/1292)
**Author:** [@sameershisodia](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/sameershisodia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 12:00pm UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/the-integrated-farming-clusters-push-rcrc/1292 "2023-03-08T12:00:16Z")
The RCRC network, with the MoRD and the WB, is making a concerted efforted for an integrated farming approach to improve multiple parameters across hundreds of clusters across India. Rainmatter thought this was a valuabl… --- ## [Participatory Guarantee System(PGS) - A Quality Assurance System in Organic Farming](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/participatory-guarantee-system-pgs-a-quality-assurance-system-in-organic-farming/1288)
**Author:** [@pgsoc](https://grove.rainmatter.org/u/pgsoc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 9:12am UTC](https://grove.rainmatter.org/t/participatory-guarantee-system-pgs-a-quality-assurance-system-in-organic-farming/1288 "2023-03-08T09:12:43Z")
Greetings from PGSOC! We are PGSOC(PGS Organic Council), a cause driven social organization dedicated to bring about an inclusive platform for small and marginal organic producers to collaborate and flourish in local ma… [Previous page](https://grove.rainmatter.org/c/farming-soil/10.md) [Next page](https://grove.rainmatter.org/c/farming-soil/10.md?page=2)