‘Mitrasena Approach’ Vs ‘Conventional Farming’

Mitrasena approach brings a different outlook to farming. Farmers and stake holders engaged in conventional agriculture has various queries in mind. The questions range from cost dynamics, to efficacy, to productivity and after all the farmer profitability. Apprehensions are natural with the so-called audacious claim of offering “seamless transition” to “non-toxic farming” with “better productivity […]
‘Mitrasena Approach’ vs ‘Natural Farming’

Mitrasena highly appreciates the efforts taken by farmers for natural / organic / sustainable farming. It requires huge passions, a steep learning curve, on-farm efforts and a few years of patience for transition. Effectively it gets traction when farmers meet some of the following criteria are met: Have a good financial support […]
NITROGEN for Plants – A Thought Experiment

Nitrogen fertilizers constitutes to about 60% of the fertilizer industry. The market has developed in last century and more so after the second world war. This Thought Experiment is not to cover the complete Nitrogen cycle, but is very focused seeking an answer to one vital question – Can we reduce/eliminate Nitrogen Fertilizers and still […]
Toxicity Reduction – the first step towards sustainable agriculture

As we navigate the complexities of modern farming practices, it becomes increasingly clear that our reliance on synthetic pesticides is both unsustainable and detrimental to the very foundation of our food system. Critics often argue that without pesticides, crop losses would be catastrophic, making it impossible to produce enough food for the 8 billion people […]
How come humans started using so much pesticides?

Around 3,00,000 years ago, man started walking the Earth. As a hunter-gatherer. Over time, he learned to walk straight. He taught himself how to use his hands, and then tools. He discovered fire. His brain grew, and it helped him use his newly learned skills to make his life on Earth better and better. This […]
Efficient Photosynthesis: The Cornerstone of Life

Photosynthesis is arguably the most crucial chemical reaction for sustaining life on Earth. In simple terms, photosynthesis involves carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O) reacting with energy from sunlight to produce sugar (glucose) and oxygen (O₂). The oxygen is released into the atmosphere, contributing to the breathable air, while the glucose serves as the foundation […]