People have much become health conscious nowadays, many are aware of the negative effects of hybrid farming and other such methods, which affect the the food that we consume. Due to this, many organic food startups have grown up in Bengal. With the help of
The women-led Sundarini cooperative in the Sundarbans is transforming lives with the aim of empowering local women. The West Bengal state government launched Sundarini Naturals in 2015—a brand which includes over 4,500 women farmers in South 24 Parganas. Under the Sundarini Naturals brand, these women collectively produce over 2,000 litres of preservative-free milk
The Indian plains are notorious for their long, harsh summer months. But summer also brings mangoes, something that Indians look forward to in these dreary months. This delicious fruit holds a special place in every Indian’s heart. In fact, mango season is the happiest time of the
OThere's nothing quite as satisfying as the first bite of a sweet, juicy, freshly picked apple. Apples, one of the oldest cultivated fruits, are present even in ancient mythical stories. From the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden to the golden apples Hercules got
Winters become vibrant with the arrival of colourful vegetables in the Bengal markets. Carrots, beans, cauliflower, beetroot, and broccoli brighten up the plates of every Bengali household. Though not a game-changer in terms of taste, broccoli is a rich source of vitamins C and K.
The very fragrance of Govindobhog is to die for. It was a washout monsoon day in Kolkata with the streets flooded and most people bound home, schools declaring a rainy day, others working indoor. A specific aroma was sifting from the kitchen on such a cool
Farmers in Belda choose to cultivate groundnuts As inflation and expenditure are making a deep dent in the earnings of cultivators, farmers are exploring different avenues to increase their income and simultaneously earn profit by doing low-cost and mixed farming. An example of this came to
Breadfruit has several health advantages Throughout the world, in the following centuries, countries developed their own versions of bread. Some leavened, others not. Bread satiates hunger and it is the great leveler. Times have changed and now we have discovered Mother Nature bestowing us with breadfruit
Pig Farming in West Bengal Pig farming in India is one of the most lucrative and profitable livestock businesses and most people are successful in the commercial pig-rearing business. With stable profits and strong potential for quick growth, pig rearing is increasingly the trade of choice
As the summer’s blistering heat soars up by the minute, the only solace you can find in is: Mango! ‘Every day is mango-nificent’ or so goes the saying. India is among the largest producers of mangoes, producing nearly 39% of global production and Bengal can