Jasdev

The origins of agricultural chemicals stretch across centuries, rooted in the use of natural substances to enhance crop yields and combat pests. However, the significant role of synthetic chemicals in agriculture emerged only in the 20th century. This blog post embarks on a historical exploration, tracing the trajectory of agricultural… Read More »Exploring the Evolution of Agricultural Chemicals: A Historical Perspective

I have been actively involved in Gurgaon’s organic scene since 2016. Throughout my journey, I have encountered hundreds, if not thousands, of so-called “organic farmers”. However, it is disheartening to admit that I have only come across a handful of farmers who genuinely practice organic farming. The majority of these… Read More »The Ugly Truth about Organic Fruits and Vegetables in India

Synthetic chemicals in our food chain have become an unavoidable reality. We can not remove them 100% no matter what we do. But we can definitely decrease the quantity of chemicals in our food by adopting organic food and minimizing any processed food. In this post, we will take a… Read More »Chemicals used in Fruits & Vegetables

of vegetables in Delhi are grown either in sewage water or the heavily contaminated water of Yamuna. A study was published with the title “Yamuna: The poisoned river”. Though the NGT banned any edible plants from being grown on the flood plains of Yamuna, still a huge quantity of vegetables… Read More »The Dirty & dangerous vegetables of Delhi: Do you consume them?