Rows of plants flourish at the terrace garden of the Telangana Horticulture Training Institute in Hyderabad
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Hyderabad’s skyline is changing in unexpected ways. Alongside concrete towers and glass facades, a quieter revolution is unfolding — terrace farming. What was once a rural practice has now become a thriving urban movement, with residents cultivating everything from tomatoes and chillies to exotic herbs and fruits on their rooftops and balconies.The shift is driven by health concerns and a growing mistrust of market vegetables, often suspected of containing pesticides and chemicals. For many, terrace farming is not just about food security but also about reclaiming control over what they eat. “Terrace gardens have increased in our city over the past ten years, especially due to adulteration of vegetables and hazardous chemicals like methyl bromide. This method of farming is the best alternative,” said Jayalakshmi, a former IT employee turned terrace farming consultant.
Rows of plants flourish at the terrace garden of the Telangana Horticulture Training Institute in Hyderabad.
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