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Rebelling for nature’s cause: How Vani V. built a natural agricultural ecosystem on her own terms

R Sukumar July 22, 2026 8 min read

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Honoring the unparalleled life and legacy of Saalumarada Thimmakka

Charumathi Supraja February 17, 2026 7 min read

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Reclaiming the Midday Meal: How Muhammed Hadith Hussain is Cultivating a ‘Krishi Malayalam’

Staff Writer February 11, 2026 2 min read

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“Young People Don’t Have the Space to Talk About Climate Grief,” Hemavathi Shekhar of Enact Earth on Building Community-Led Support Systems

Staff Writer February 10, 2026 9 min read

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The Tray that Fights Hunger: Sandra Mariya Sony’s Blueprint for Urban Nutrition

Staff Writer February 5, 2026 3 min read

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The Young Innovators of Kerala: How a Grassroots Revolution is Rewriting the Future of Global South Innovation

Staff Writer February 4, 2026 6 min read

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My Journey of Knowing Dr. Norman Borlaug: The Father of the Green Revolution

Staff Writer January 4, 2026 10 min read

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The Confident Woman Conference 2025 and the Launch of a Holistic Mentorship Program Empowering Women Across Nigeria

Staff Writer December 31, 2025 6 min read

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From Human Rights to Nutrition Innovation: A Journey of Purpose and Partnerships

Andreas Bluethner

October 23, 2025

As climate change threatens food security, one innovative farmer in Africa has a radical solution: stop using soil altogether. Samson Ogbole is proving that the future of African agriculture might not be in its earth, but in its air. Known professionally as Farmer Samson, he leads Soilless Farm Lab in Nigeria, where he’s combining artificial intelligence with aeroponic farming to grow food year-round. His approach is challenging fundamental assumptions about how Africa feeds itself.

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Who is Farmer Samson? Meet the Nigerian Innovator Growing Africa’s Food in the Air

Staff Writer

October 23, 2025

How 'Forest Post' is cocreating lifestyle products from non-timber forest produce by indigenous communities A grassroots initiative that is empowering women indigenous communities by creating better market linkages

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Forest Post: A Social Impact Enterprise that Upholds Forest Heritage

Staff Writer

October 23, 2025

Recall the clay piggy banks that once taught children the value of saving? In Kerala's Thodupuzha in Idukki district, a retired schoolteacher has reimagined this age-old concept with an ingenious twist. Instead of coins, students are filling their modern-day piggy banks – called "kudukka" in Malayalam – with something far more meaningful: the bounty from their family farms. Welcome to Pacha Kudukka – the "green piggy bank" – where curry leaves become currency and farming meets the future. Here, what might have been dismissed as mere backyard produce is transforming into valuable lessons about savings, self-reliance, and the dignity of agriculture.

Agriculture, Grassroots champi...

How 20 Schools in Kerala’s Idukki district Turn Farm Produce into Student Savings: The Pacha Kudukka Story

Staff Writer

October 23, 2025

Community Leaders, People &...

Seeds of Change: The School Gardens Nourishing 6,000 Children in Ghaziabad

Staff Writer

October 23, 2025

Innovators, People & Profi...

The Viticulture Evangelist: How Aditi Patil is Taking the Spirit of Horticulture to Teach the World About Vineyards and Wine

Staff Writer

October 23, 2025

In a quiet part of Prayagraj, during the stillness of the COVID-19 lockdown, something beautiful took root. While the world slowed down, Jasleen—a trained chef with a deep love for clean, real food—began exploring something new: bees. It wasn’t planned or part of a big business idea. It started with curiosity and care. Jasleen began taking online and offline training in beekeeping, learning how these tiny creatures work, what they need, and how they give us one of nature’s purest gifts—honey.

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One Woman, Two Boxes, and a Whole Lot of Bees: Melflora’s Journey

Staff Writer

October 23, 2025

Changemakers, Middle East &...

Breaking the Cycle: How Egypt’s Dosy Bikes is Revolutionizing Women’s Urban Mobility

Staff Writer

October 23, 2025

Deborah Elesie is a sustainability leader, agroforestry researcher, and founder of Agro-sustainability Digest. She is passionate about helping farmers adapt to climate change through natural, resilient farming practices. Through her work in education, climate action, and environmental restoration, she is committed to building a more sustainable world—one small, intentional action at a time. She is currently a technical support officer at Savannah Climate Action Initiative ( SAVCLIM-AFRICA), where she supports program implementation in tree planting, land restoration, agroforestry, and environmental education across dryland regions in Nigeria

Africa, Grassroots champions, ...

Finding My Place in the Global Sustainability Movement: A Personal Journey with UPG

Deborah Elesie

October 23, 2025

Agriculture, Farmers, People &...

Moringa Rising: Where Abandoned Fields Find New Ways for Healthy Living Thanks to S. Umesh Rao

Staff Writer

October 23, 2025

My name is Marvelous Onuoha. I’m a graduate of the Department of Fisheries from the University of Agriculture. To be honest, I never wanted to study Fisheries or anything related to agriculture because back in primary and secondary school, we were conditioned to believe that agriculture was a poor man’s profession. Because of that mindset, I had no interest in the field.

Africa, Grassroots champions, ...

From Reluctant Student to Ardent Advocate for Agriculture : A Journey of Self-Discovery

Staff Writer

October 23, 2025

Changemakers, People & Pro...

Coming Home to Build Tomorrow: A Journey from Local Markets to Regional Climate Innovation

John Gastanes

October 23, 2025

Agriculture, Agritech, Changem...

South African entrepreneur brings generational wisdom of ‘healing the land’ to Oman with massive vertical farming venture

Staff Writer

October 23, 2025

Africa, Grassroots champions, ...

The Moment Everything Changed: How One Farm Visit Shaped My Life

Osarenren Erhahon

December 31, 2025

People & Profiles

Rebelling for nature’s cause: How Vani V. built a natural agricultural ecosystem on her own terms

Honoring the unparalleled life and legacy of Saalumarada Thimmakka

Reclaiming the Midday Meal: How Muhammed Hadith Hussain is Cultivating a ‘Krishi Malayalam’

“Young People Don’t Have the Space to Talk About Climate Grief,” Hemavathi Shekhar of Enact Earth on Building Community-Led Support Systems

The Tray that Fights Hunger: Sandra Mariya Sony’s Blueprint for Urban Nutrition

The Young Innovators of Kerala: How a Grassroots Revolution is Rewriting the Future of Global South Innovation

My Journey of Knowing Dr. Norman Borlaug: The Father of the Green Revolution

The Confident Woman Conference 2025 and the Launch of a Holistic Mentorship Program Empowering Women Across Nigeria

From Human Rights to Nutrition Innovation: A Journey of Purpose and Partnerships

Who is Farmer Samson? Meet the Nigerian Innovator Growing Africa’s Food in the Air

Forest Post: A Social Impact Enterprise that Upholds Forest Heritage

How 20 Schools in Kerala’s Idukki district Turn Farm Produce into Student Savings: The Pacha Kudukka Story

Seeds of Change: The School Gardens Nourishing 6,000 Children in Ghaziabad

The Viticulture Evangelist: How Aditi Patil is Taking the Spirit of Horticulture to Teach the World About Vineyards and Wine

One Woman, Two Boxes, and a Whole Lot of Bees: Melflora’s Journey

Breaking the Cycle: How Egypt’s Dosy Bikes is Revolutionizing Women’s Urban Mobility

Finding My Place in the Global Sustainability Movement: A Personal Journey with UPG

Moringa Rising: Where Abandoned Fields Find New Ways for Healthy Living Thanks to S. Umesh Rao

From Reluctant Student to Ardent Advocate for Agriculture : A Journey of Self-Discovery

Coming Home to Build Tomorrow: A Journey from Local Markets to Regional Climate Innovation

South African entrepreneur brings generational wisdom of ‘healing the land’ to Oman with massive vertical farming venture

The Moment Everything Changed: How One Farm Visit Shaped My Life

Becoming Boldly: The Journey That Wouldn’t Let Me Go

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