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Siblings Grow Kashmiri Saffron Indoors, Earn Rs 26 Lakh
Innovation1h ago

Siblings Grow Kashmiri Saffron Indoors, Earn Rs 26 Lakh

A brother and sister in Ludhiana are growing authentic Kashmiri saffron in a single room using aeroponics, no soil required. Their indoor farm has already generated Rs 26 lakh and could reshape how India produces one of the world's most expensive spices.

The Better India3 min read
Siblings Grow Kashmiri Saffron Indoors, Earn $20K Revenue
SolutionsApr 13

Siblings Grow Kashmiri Saffron Indoors, Earn $20K Revenue

A brother-sister duo in Ludhiana is growing authentic Kashmiri saffron without soil, seasons, or land using indoor aeroponic technology. Their family venture is filling India's saffron gap while reimagining what farming can look like.

The Better India3 min read
China's Space Station Astronauts Harvest Cherry Tomatoes
InnovationMar 17

China's Space Station Astronauts Harvest Cherry Tomatoes

Astronauts aboard China's Tiangong space station just picked their first crop of cherry tomatoes using a water-saving growing system that could feed future deep space travelers. The success brings humanity one step closer to self-sustaining missions to Mars and beyond.

Futurism2 min read
Cities Turn Skyscrapers Into Vertical Farms for Local Food
Planet Wins2d ago

Cities Turn Skyscrapers Into Vertical Farms for Local Food

Urban farms are growing vegetables on rooftops and inside high-rise buildings, bringing fresh food to city dwellers while fighting climate change. Research shows these sky-high gardens can help cities feed themselves year-round.

Google News - Climate Solution2 min read
When People Reshape Public Spaces, Magic Happens
Acts of KindnessMar 27

When People Reshape Public Spaces, Magic Happens

Museums, markets, and subway stations were designed one way, but visitors had better ideas. Across New York, public spaces are thriving because designers learned to let go.

Fast Company3 min read