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An encyclopaedic work on the issue of organic farming, this book covers most aspects of this vast subject. A useful companion for any organic farming enthusiast.

A book of basic information on keeping bees for honey.

While analysing how the use of chemical pesticides led to environmental disaster, this book suggests many alternative bio-pesticides which can help to increase food production without environmental damage.

Practical guides written by an amazing city farmer who grows practically the entire universe on the terrace of his flat at Bandra, Mumbai, using the garbage from the community or building at hand. Bharat Ratna!

Practical guides written by an amazing city farmer who grows practically the entire universe on the terrace of his flat at Bandra, Mumbai, using the garbage from the community or building at hand. Bharat Ratna!

Part of Third World Network’s series on biotechnology and bio-safety,this bookelt explains the dangers to public health emanat-ing from the new gene technologies.

Illustrates the basic concepts and the economic and political importance of genetic resources for peasants and scientists. Describes practical problems in the conservation and use of genetic resources.

A practical book of information on growing, preserving and cooking mushrooms.

A fairly competent book on the subject by a professor of agronomy from Bikaner. Perspective is that of an agricultural scientist. He therefore quotes Swaminathan but does not refer to Fukuoka or Howard or any other organic farming greats.

For those who may want an introduction to Shripad Dabholkar's ideas - particularly Prayog Parivar methodology - here is a new book written by Dabholkar himself which gives details.

Part of Third World Network’s series on biotechnology and bio-safety, this booklet examines the issues related to genetically modified organisms and their DNA

Here in one volume are the secrets of Fukuoka's approach to farming the natural way.

There is nothing that Fukuoka writes which is not graced with amazing wisdom, lucidity and aplomb. In this collection of articles, lectures and essays, Fukuoka records priceless impressions and observations during his travels and visits to farms outside Japan. And once more, stunning revelations of the interdependence of nature, God and human beings

Closely linked with the Maharashtra Organic Farming Federation led by Vikram Boke, the authors provide details o different aspects of how to do organic farming.

Basic primer on indoor plants.

Mushrooms are growing in importance as a means of feeding our hungry planet. This comprehensive guide to mushroom growing deals with every aspect of the subject.

Written by one of the pioneers in the field.

Aimed at rejuvenating local, low cost use of neem in agriculture and health care. Meant to serve as a user’s manual for farmers and sustainable agriculture alternatives.

This book provides detailed information on seed selection, seed treatment, pests and diseases affecting paddy and how to control them with organic measures. Important indigenous varieties with their special characteristics are also described in this book.

This book records the efforts of several grass root NGOs in Asia for on-farm conservation of indigenous genetic resources.

A lucid guide to vermicomposting.

A companion to ‘The Secret Life of Plants’, this book by the same authors tells the story of the innovative, non-traditional, often surprising things that certain scientists, mystics, farmers are doing to prevent the slow degradation of the soil, to revitalize depleted soils and to reverse thereby the degradation of agriculture that must surely come if we allow our soils to die as has already happened in many places where excessive chemicals and fertilizers have ruined this most basic natural element of the planet.

A fascinating account of the physica, emotional and spiritual relations between plants and man. First published in 1973 this book continues to provide a wealth of information about the myriad ways in which plants speak to us, if only we would listen. Fascinating information about the ability of plants to respond to human emotions, to music, their ability to create and to communicate, their curative powers and their value as ecological sentinels. A must read book.

A manual of the Deshpande farming technique. Crop will thrive without chemicals and pesticides since they tap cosmic energy. Deshpande has influenced thousands of organic farmers.

A first rate scientific investigation of the brave new world of bio-engineering.

The Independent Science Panel based in London has compiled this complete dossier of evidence on the known problems and hazards of GM crops as well as the manifold benefits of sustainable agriculture.

A most interesting and comprehensive compilation on ecological farming techniques and other related information. Agriculture as if the earth mattered.

Vandana Shiva’s writings on the protection of biodiversity, the implications of biotechnology and the consequences for agriculture of Western-style scientific knowledge.

A very interesting mine of knowledge on indigenous trees, their role in different religions, festivals, etc. Very informative.

Ithas detailed information on 47 indigenous rice varieties

Bhaskar Save is one of the founder fathers of the organic farming movement in India – a rapidly growing movement that will hopefully overtake and eventually release the nation from the disastrous modern scientific practices propounded by Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, father of the Green Revolution. Following the spate of farmers’ suicides, Bhaskar Save wrote a series of open letters to Swaminathan which turns out to be a devastating critique of the governemnt’s agricultural policy and an eloquent plea for urgent fundamental re-orientation.This book brings together the whole fascinating record of the correspondence and annexures. A must for anyone interested in healthy living.

Drawing on recent scientific research along with the accounts of clairvoyants and naturalists, Tompkins reveals that animate powers beyond ordinary perception and experience – like devas, fairies, spirits and gnomes of myths and legends – do exist and that they are a major source of the energy that powers our planet. This book the follow-up to the phenomenol The Secret Life of Plants (also available from OIB).

This book relates Save’s way of farming and teachings rooted in his deep understanding of the symbiotic relationships in Nature. Much of the explanation is in Save’s own lucid and down-to-earth idiom.

This book attempts to help you to understand the importance of organic food and its benefits - from both environment and the health perspectives

This book presents the testimonies and true life experiences of organic farmers from all parts of India, as well as of retailers and traders who are engaged in supplying organic food to urban Indian consumers.

The Agricultural Transformation of Cuba since 1990

A common sense understanding of GM Brinjal

Permaculture movement has a strong sense of shared work towards evolving sustainable, ethical and viable systems for Earth and People Care.

Recycling of Organic wastes . This book deals with theory and practice of composting.

This book provides useful information on the gardening of ornamentals,foliage and fragrant plants, and fruits and vege -tables.It guides in planning and land -scaping of home gardens, preparing plants for exhibitions, and floral arrangements.