Vanya is turning five this January, while Vaanavil Farm Stay attracts visitors with stunning views of the Western Ghats. This September, the farm enjoyed sunny weather, occasional drizzles, and hopes for a good monsoon. The store features heritage rice varieties and many unique products.
Category: Natural Farming
Honey Frothing Up : Is it safe to consume?
This post addresses common feedback regarding honey sold at VaanaVizha, particularly frothing. It explains that froth indicates raw, unprocessed honey and is safe to consume if it doesn’t smell or taste sour. Tips for preventing fermentation include airtight storage and avoiding moisture. Raw honey, when properly cared for, retains its quality.
Kothamalli Samba cultivation at Vaanavil
Kothamalli Samba, a red rice cultivated at Vaanavil for three years, is named after coriander due to its grain’s appearance. The harvesting process involves traditional methods, local employment, and sustainable practices, with compost enhancing soil health. The rice is available for purchase online, highlighting heritage cultivation’s significance and labor intensity.
VaanaVizha diaries : August 2026
Noushadya’s Kitchen offers delicious community lunches featuring farm-fresh dishes. Partnering with local artisans, they introduce new millet snacks and improved rice bags. Celebrating six years at Vaanavil Farm, they highlight sustainable practices and eco-tourism opportunities. Recent farm events include a gathering for organic farmers and showcasing Bhoomi, their cob house.
VaanaVizha Diaries : July 2026
From Vaanavil Farm & Food Forest From Noushadya’s Kitchen From Partner Farmers and Artisans Regards Sudhakar
Vaanavil & Vaanavizha Diaries : May and June 2026
May 2026 June 2026 As you might know, we intend to homeschool Vanya. She is now 4.5 years. She understands the concept of schools now – and she is curious about it because her cousins and some of her friends in our circles go to school. So our debates as a family is to convince…
Vaanavil Diaries: March 2026
I will let the photo captions do all the explanation this month 🙂 Regards Sudhakar
Composting vs. Synthetic Fertilizers: History and a Guide
International trade is much more fragile than it looks. Strait of Hormuz is only a singular bottleneck. There are many many more levers for collapse. As the world goes to war over crude oil, please remember that agriculture using local resources is possible. Crude oil is the source for not just LPG, petrol, and diesel….
Vaanavil Diaries : February 2026
Happenings and thoughts from Vaanavil Farm & Food Forest, Vikramasingapuram, Tirunelveli District I will let the photos do rest of the talking for our February story. Regards Sudhakar
The Hidden Costs of Cheap Food in India
For years, I believed that the “cheapness” of food in India came from external forces — multinationals lowering prices, governments pouring subsidies, aggressive market capture strategies. But that was an illusion. After 7 years of farming and 4 years of running an organic shop, I’ve had to accept a harder truth:Food in India is not…
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