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62-Year-Old Grows Passion Fruit on Rooftop for 8 Years
Solutions2h ago

62-Year-Old Grows Passion Fruit on Rooftop for 8 Years

A 62-year-old insurance advisor in Kerala has turned his 950-square-foot rooftop into a thriving passion fruit garden while pursuing his second master's degree. Saseendran VT proves that age is no barrier to learning, growing, and finding joy in unexpected places.

The Better India2 min read
Goa Farmer Grows 8 Tons of Yellow Watermelons Organically
SolutionsApr 16

Goa Farmer Grows 8 Tons of Yellow Watermelons Organically

A Goa farmer who lost Rs 40,000 on his first attempts now harvests 8 tons of yellow watermelons from just 2 acres. Nitesh Borkar's sweet success proves that rocky land and colorful fruit can yield golden opportunities.

The Better India2 min read
Philippine Island Becomes Asia's Organic Farming Capital
VideosFeb 4

Philippine Island Becomes Asia's Organic Farming Capital

A Philippine entrepreneur turned 20,000 hectares into organic farmland, creating a sustainable food hub that's now leading Asia's agroecology movement. His journey started with composting waste and grew into a regional model for climate-resilient farming.

Mongabay2 min read
Indian Farmer Grows $2,700/kg Miyazaki Mangoes on His Roof
SolutionsJan 30

Indian Farmer Grows $2,700/kg Miyazaki Mangoes on His Roof

Joseph Lobo accidentally grew one of the world's most expensive fruits on his terrace in Udupi, India, without realizing its value until after he and his family ate the first harvest. Now he's teaching others his organic method to cultivate the rare Japanese Miyazaki mango at home.

The Better India2 min read
Brothers Transform Barren Mumbai Land Into 3-Acre Forest
Community HeroesJan 28

Brothers Transform Barren Mumbai Land Into 3-Acre Forest

Two brothers spent 15 years turning a desolate plot with a single tamarind tree into a thriving forest estate near Mumbai. Their patience and commitment to organic farming created an oasis that now welcomes travelers seeking escape from city chaos.

The Better India2 min read