by Anil Singh | 5 Sep, 2020 | Field Stories
Preparing field for paddy Adar is the local name for ‘Slash and Burn’ method of farming in the tribal region of South Gujarat. Unlike in the past when whole farming was based on it, today it has been limited to growing nurseries due to pressure on the...
by Anil Singh | 29 Jul, 2020 | Field Stories
By the time this blog will be published, we would have completed over a 100 days in Lockdown. Sudden implementation of lockdown has affected several people in different ways. While many are struggling for a square meal, some aren’t able to order a Pizza. Many...
by Anil Singh | 1 May, 2020 | Field Stories
“Our life used to be quite simple before. We relied on nature and happily accepted whatever it gave us – be it floods or plenty of Nachli. But it also brought more death and acute hunger. Now with access to medicine and ration, things are better. Our...
by Anil Singh | 19 Mar, 2020 | Insights
Growing up in a small city in north India, my favorite time of the year was winters. Playing badminton with my father and sister in the foggy mornings, sitting by the bonfire and eating vegetables roasted in it, are some of the best memories. Summer and monsoon...
by Anil Singh | 28 Dec, 2019 | Insights
I work with Under the Mango Tree Society, which works on sustainable beekeeping as a measure to enhance small and marginal farmer’s income as well as conserve indigenous honey bees. I am located in the Dharampur field office, from where Gujarat operations of UTMT are...
