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Birds as Eco‑Managers: Sustaining India’s Paddy Fields

Most of the staple crops that nourish the world are grown in paddies—wetlands where biodiversity not only thrives but is vital to the health of the fields themselves. How do birds sustain these ecosystems? Why are they so crucial to biodiversity in paddies? In this video, Thanal researcher Raju Sankaran from Kerala explains how birds […]

Yogurt mixture

A yogurt mixture is a pest control that helps get rid of aphids found in rice, lentils, and cucumbers.
Thanal AgroEcology Centre

PGPR Mix 1

PGPR Mix 1 is a combination of friendly microorganisms such as Azospirillum, Phosphorus Solubilizer, Potassium Solubilizer, Acetobacter, etc. The various bacteria in PGPR Mix 1 increase the availability of nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, etc., and microelements such as sulfur.
Thanal AgroEcology Centre

Tea powder-fenugreek mixture

The tea powder-fenugreek mixture is a fertilizer that promotes root growth and accelerates the activity of microorganisms in the soil. By applying it, the plants get essential nutrients like nitrogen and other microelements. This helps maintain the health of the plants and improves the yield.
Thanal AgroEcology Centre

Avian Diversity in Paddy Ecosystems in India

This article explores the importance of birds in India’s paddy ecosystems and how they contribute to biodiversity, ecological balance, and sustainable agriculture. Drawing from field observations and research, the article highlights the role of birds in natural pest control, seed dispersal, and maintaining healthy wetland ecosystems, while also examining the impacts of pesticide-intensive farming and […]
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Pesticide Action Network Asia and the Pacific

Banana leaf trap

Pseudostem traps are used to control the most deadly enemy of banana, the banana stem borer. The trap is made from freshly harvested banana stems.
Thanal AgroEcology Centre
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