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Odisha farmer saves 380 varieties of native seeds, helps growers shift to organic farming

In Odisha’s Bargarh district, Hrushikesh Padhan is preserving seeds of vegetables, pulses, and rare paddy varieties that were disappearing from fields. Through his community seed bank, he is helping farmers return to native crops and organic methods

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