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No electricity, no internet, no LPG: This 60-acre Andhra village is home to just 17 families. They live in mud houses, grow their own food and follow a spiritual way of lifeNestled in Andhra Pradesh, Kurma Gram village thrives on a rich Vedic lifestyle, where modern amenities are absent. The villagers dwell in ...
The Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder traded Hollywood for farm life in California. ‘It shifted my life forever.’Ian Somerhalder best known for his stint in The Vampire Diaries has stepped away from the lights of Hollywood to pursue a serene life on hi...
‘We just stayed because of our jobs’: Bangalore entrepreneur couple who quit city life share 3 things farm life taught themA couple from Bangalore decided to abandon the hustle and bustle of city life for the tranquility of farm living. They found joy in wide-op...
Ancient DNA reveals how farming, wildlife and human activity transformed a Canadian lake's ecosystem over 1,000 yearsAncient DNA from Crawford Lake sediment reveals a millennium of ecological history. Scientists tracked changes in plants, animals, and huma...
Maharashtra farmer grows roses and other flowers on just one acre. His sustainable polyhouse earns him Rs 12,000 dailyArjun Sabale from Maharashtra has turned one acre into a thriving flower business by cultivating roses and gerberas in a naturally ventilat...
Jackie Shroff’s 44,000-sq-ft Pune farmhouse has 700 plants, man-made lake with fish and ducks, farm animals, amphitheatre, swimming pool, jacuzzi, rustic kitchen and a ‘Titanic Spot’ viewing platform overlooking the countrysideJackie Shroff farmhouse tour: The actor's expansive Pune farmhouse showcases his deep love for nature. The property features hundreds of pl...
In 2012, Jason Mraz began farming 5 acres in California with organic practices. 14 years later, his family farm had grown thousands of trees while promoting regenerative agricultureSinger Jason Mraz has beautifully transformed his San Diego orchard into a thriving regenerative avocado farm. Since acquiring the property...
Mark Ruffalo was playing the Hulk while fighting another battle in New York. His farm became part of his clean-energy campaignActor Mark Ruffalo transformed into a passionate environmentalist after observing the destructive effects of fracking close to his home. Hi...
In 2016, Sarah Richardson broke ground on an off-grid Ontario country house powered by solar; 9 months later, her family moved into the Starlight FarmSarah Richardson's creation, Starlight Farm, stands as a testament to self-sufficiency. Featuring an innovative off-grid design and solar p...
Nepal’s farmers carved farms into the Himalayas, but now this growing problem is destroying their harvests and triggering a wildlife crisisNepal’s farmers are increasingly struggling with crop damage caused by rhesus macaques and other wildlife. Rural migration has left fewer p...
US woman once earned a six-figure paycheck as an HR director. Today, lives on a five-acre farm, says, 'No high-paying corporate job could lure her.' She now has multiple income sourcesLaurie Charpentier made a bold leap from her corporate job to embrace true success through freedom. Together with her husband, they now man...
Genetically engineered crops may be doing more than boosting harvests: new 40-year study finds they could help US farms withstand climate changeNew research suggests genetically engineered crops help US agriculture adapt. Widespread adoption of these crops is linked to higher and mo...
In 2013, Queen guitarist Brian May began turning 157 acres of Dorset farmland into woodland; 9 years later, its trees and wildflower meadows were attracting more birds and small mammalsBrian May initiated a woodland and wildlife reserve project in Dorset. He planted the first tree in September 2013, aiming for 100,000 tree...
In 2011, Colorado linked 90% of Lower Gunnison River selenium pollution to farming. 11 years later, farm work cut selenium by 50%, helping the river meet standards todayFor years, selenium from irrigated farmland posed a challenge for Colorado’s Lower Gunnison River. Irrigation can mobilize naturally occurr...
In 2021, an Oregon farmer turned 70 acres of his barley farm into a wetland. Four years later it attracts thousands of birds and helps endangered fish surviveIn Oregon, a farmer has transformed seventy acres of barley into a thriving managed wetland, fostering a habitat for countless waterfowl an...
Wheat farmers have a new weapon against a pest that costs them $350 million a year; researchers are using straw bales to move tiny parasitoids into fields and fight the wheat stem sawflyA new frontier in pest management is underway as researchers test a groundbreaking method to tackle the wheat stem sawfly issue. Utilizing ...
This cranberry farm in Massachusetts got converted to a wetland. Today, 20,000 native plants are restoring the ecosystem backIn Massachusetts, a former cranberry farm has undergone a remarkable transformation into a sprawling wildlife sanctuary. This successful re...
Andhra man quits pharmaceutical industry after 25 years to grow Moringa. Turns leaves into a Rs 1,000/Kg product, earns Rs 15 lakh per acreAfter dedicating 25 years of his career to Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Annapureddy Prakash Reddy took a bold step back to his agricultural roo...
In 2010, Caltech used fish-school patterns to arrange 6 wind turbines. One year later, tests showed the design could deliver 10 times more power per unit of landIn 2010, Caltech researchers arranged six wind turbines using patterns inspired by fish schools. The design aimed to reduce turbulence and ...
Pawan Kalyan grows mangoes, tomatoes in his farm house in Hyderabad. Telugu star shares details about his 'zero budget natural farming' method to cultivate vegetables. How to grow vegetables with no chemicals?Mega star Pawan Kalyan is also a farming enthusiast. The Tholi Prema actor maintains a big farmhouse in Hyderabad and follows organic ‘zero...