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Five farmers who save and sell native vegetable seeds to promote biodiversity

Native seeds, which have adapted to the local environment over generations, can withstand pests and require less water. This results in lower input costs, improving profitability for growers. Here are 5 farmers saving native seeds to protect biodiversity

Jun 25, 2025 00:04 IST logo

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Rajamma has conserved around 120 varieties of native seeds and can turn around a barren land in 10 months

This Karnataka woman farmer turns leased barren lands into lush green fields using native seeds

By Sravasti Datta

Mar 07, 2025 00:05 IST logo

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Capsicum Millionaire and Seed Saver

Capsicum Millionaire and Seed Saver

By Rashmi Pratap

Jan 26, 2025 11:11 IST logo

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V Priya Rajnarayanan

How this MBA farmer saved over 1,000 varieties of native vegetable seeds

By Rashmi Pratap

Jan 20, 2025 00:25 IST logo

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Neelam Dutta at his farm and some native varieties of vegetables

How Assam’s organic farmer is conserving 1,000 varieties of native paddy and vegetable seeds

By Riya Singh

Jan 03, 2024 13:15 IST logo

5 Min read