About

Arkesh Kedar Shenoy is a graduate in Agriculture, with an unwavering passion for agroecology and agrobiodiversity. As the co-founder of Prakheti Agrologics, Arkesh leads projects in sustainable agricultural systems and environmental services. His primary focus is on promoting native agrobiodiversity, and he has established an impressive seed bank that houses over 400 varieties of native and heirloom crop species. During his internship at esteemed institutes like the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, he actively contributed to the conservation of traditional crop varieties and valuable wild forest species. An active member of the International Association of Students in Agricultural and Related Sciences (IAAS), Arkesh serves as the Coordinator of Projects for the Asia-Pacific Region. Through this role, he collaborates with individuals worldwide, inspiring a global movement toward sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship. He has conducted numerous treewalks and workshops on microgreen culture, butterfly conservation, botanical specimen preservation, seed saving, and home gardening. Apart from his professional endeavors, Arkesh holds expertise in crafting terrariums. His self-sustaining ecospheres boast wild themes and feature native flora and captivating landscapes. His wide-ranging interests also include botanical and soil pigments, gastronomy, and nature photography.