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In 1978, Illinois machinist Russ Crow planted a garden because groceries cost too much; decades later, about 100 varieties he saved were still being kept aliveIn 1978, Russ Crow began his journey as a bean collector after he started a vegetable garden. He wanted to grow his own food to cut down on...- Kathleen Plunkett-Black found dried beans in a Wisconsin garden its owners had abandoned; decades later, she had listed more than 150 varieties for other gardenersIn the heart of Wisconsin, Kathleen Plunkett-Black's chance encounter with forsaken bean pods transformed her into a guardian of heirloom s...
- In 1975, Missouri gardener Lina Sisco mailed away two family bean varieties; 15 years later, the seed exchange returned one after her own family had lost itIn Missouri, gardener Lina Sisco took an important step in preserving her family's heirloom Bird Egg beans by sending them to a seed-saving...
- A 45-year-old mung bean discovery exposes a hidden threat to the world’s doomsday seed banks — frozen crops may not survive as long as scientists once believedNew research suggests some tropical crops lose viability much sooner than older estimates predicted. Mung beans showed strong germination a...
- Best coffee will be harder to get as downpours hit Brazil’s treesPremium arabica coffee has a particularly aromatic and mild taste that requires the right conditions.
- Madhavan rarely goes to the market to buy veggies, explaining how his terrace garden fulfils 70% of his seasonal vegetable requirements: ‘The easiest ones to grow…’Dhurandhar star Madhavan almost never visits the supermarkets to buy vegetables. Reason? He has his own balcony garden which yields fresh s...
- Homegrown cocoa, coconut milk, jaggery: How Bengaluru techie couple quit their jobs and built a dairy-free, organic chocolate brand from scratchA Bengaluru IT couple, Swathi Kallegundi and Balasubrahmanya PS, have built a thriving organic chocolate brand, Anuttama, over six years. L...
- 600 sq ft rainforest, 100 plant varieties, 17 bird species: Retired Bengaluru techie turns terrace into mini forest with homegrown cherries, dragon fruit, coffee and more, keeping temperatures cooler and the air cleanerIn Bengaluru, a retired engineer has cultivated a vibrant 600 sq ft rooftop rainforest, a testament to urban green restoration. This mini-f...
- Global deals for pulses could marginalise Indian varietiesIndia's rich diversity of pulses faces a threat as trade deals push for standardized imports, overlooking local varieties like Goa's merule...
- When Shah Rukh Khan revealed secret to his fitness: 'At parties I only have...'Shah Rukh Khan revealed his disciplined approach to fitness, emphasizing a simple, clean eating routine over rigid diets. He prioritizes mi...
- Egg-free and protein-powered: 21 breakfast ideas you will love as per expertStart your day strong with these 21 delicious and satisfying high-protein breakfasts that are completely egg-free. These recipes offer a va...
- Tea vs coffee: Which is better to start your morning? Health benefits, preparation tips & moreTea and coffee, both popular morning beverages, offer distinct energizing effects and health benefits. Tea, rich in polyphenols and L-thean...
- Coffee prices are at a 50-year high. Producers aren't celebratingCoffee farmers are facing challenges such as rising production costs, climate change, and labor shortages, despite surging coffee prices. S...
- The world’s coffee mostly comes from two countries. That’s a problemCoffee from lesser-known producers like Peru and Thailand is becoming essential as climate change impacts main suppliers Brazil and Vietnam.
- High import duties; resisting pressure to open agri sector imp to ensure India's food security: GTRIIndia needs to cut its reliance on imported vegetable oils to promote better health outcomes and reduce the import bill, according to a rep...
- SFPWA demands duty free import of 50,000 tonne soyabean as prices jump 50% in six monthsK Sarat Chandra Kumar, President, Soy Food Promotion and Welfare Association said, "The beans could be allowed into the country at “zero” d...
- Climate change forces a change in menu! Goa must adapt its food systems to retain dried fish, leafy greens on the plateThis year, Cyclone Tauktae skirted Goa just one day after one of the main Purmatechem fairs, which was already rather constrained by Covid.
- Heirloom crops, indigenous varieties are making a comebackMany of India's indigenous varieties had slowly disappeared with the rise of hybrid seeds.
- Spring collection: The forgotten beans, fruits and flowers that are making a comeback in menusBefore the advent of summer, explore the beans, fruits and flowers that are enjoying a resurgence in menus even if we don’t see them much i...
- Northeast misses its charming palateIt’s a craving that only gets stronger with distance. Northeasterners living in other parts of the country are always asking each other: Is...
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