Step into the fields, not just to see what grows, but to understand how and why it grows the way it does. This consolidated report takes you on a journey across three distinct types of fields: one practicing organic principles, another following conventional agricultural methods, and third in the period of transformation moving from chemical dependency towards Agroecology.
At first glance, each field may seem to serve the same purpose to produce food. But as we walk through the land and listen closely to what the soil, plants, and insects have to say, a deeper story begins to unwind a story of life, balance, and resilience. Some fields are busy with pollinators, predators, pests and the rich scent of compost, while others lie silent. And somewhere in between, we find fields awakening from years of chemical use, rediscovering their living roots. Through these journeys, we begin to understand the vital role that biodiversity plays in our agricultural systems, not as a luxury or an afterthought, but as the foundation of soil health, crop growth and ecological harmony. This report explores seven core parameters of biodiversity -from the presence of invasive species to the dynamics between pests and their natural predators, from crop diversity to the silent power of uncultivated medicinal plants and edible leafy vegetables that return when the land is allowed to breathe.
This work is not just about comparing practices; it is about seeing agriculture as an art, science and business of a living ecosystem and the growth of a society. It challenges us to rethink the way we grow our food, not in isolation from nature, but in partnership with it. Whether you are a farmer, student, researcher, or simply a curious reader, may this report offer you not only insights but also a curiosity to observe nature.