Ancient grain could help farmers climate-proof their future
In Maharashtra’s Jalgaon, farmers are reviving the Khapli gehu variety to survive weather extremes.
Under the golden sun of Maharashtra’s Khandesh region, farmers in Jalgaon are reviving an ancient grain – Emmer wheat, locally known as Khapli gehu. Once a staple for their ancestors, this heirloom variety is making a steady comeback in the region’s ... [7969 chars]