Krittika Das

Most failures in natural farming do not come from the method itself. They come from how the transition is handled. Across India, many farmers try natural farming with genuine hope, only to abandon it after one or two seasons. When this happens, the conclusion is often that natural farming does not work. In reality, what … Read more

One of the most common and honest questions farmers ask before switching to natural farming is this. How long will my soil take to recover after years of chemical use. This question matters because soil recovery is not abstract. It affects yield stability, input reduction, water use, and confidence. If expectations are wrong, farmers often … Read more

In India, natural farming and organic farming are often spoken about as if they are the same thing. For small farmers, this confusion is not academic. It affects costs, risk, and whether farming remains viable beyond a few seasons. At Terragaon Farms in Birbhum, West Bengal, we have practiced and observed both approaches closely. The … Read more

Profitability on small farms is often misunderstood. Most discussions focus on yield per acre or market price per kilogram. On small holdings, neither decides survival. What matters is whether a farm can generate stable income without pushing the family into debt, stress, or repeated reinvestment just to stay afloat. At Terragaon Farms in Birbhum, West … Read more

For small farmers in India, the real question is rarely whether natural farming is good or bad. The real question is simpler and harder at the same time. How much will it cost me, especially in the first few years. On small land, cost decides survival. Even one season of high expense without return can … Read more

For many beginners in India, the first hesitation about natural farming appears around one question. What if I do not have cows. This concern is understandable. Much of the conversation around natural farming highlights indigenous cow based inputs, and beginners often assume that without cows, natural farming is impossible. At Terragaon Farms in Birbhum, West … Read more

Small land changes everything. On paper, farming advice often assumes space, buffers, and capital. On the ground, especially for holdings under five acres, every decision carries weight. One wrong input can lock cash. One failed crop can break confidence. One season of stress can push families out of farming altogether. At Terragaon Farms in Birbhum, … Read more

For many beginners in India, natural farming does not start with ideology. It starts with confusion. What exactly should I stop using.What should I replace it with.Will my soil recover.Will I lose money in the first year. At Terragaon Farms in Birbhum, West Bengal, we have seen that beginners struggle not because natural farming is … Read more

Something has quietly changed in Indian agriculture. Across villages, farmers are asking different questions than they did a decade ago. Not how much fertiliser to apply, but why soil no longer smells alive. Not which pesticide works faster, but why pests return stronger every season. These questions do not come from ideology. They come from … Read more