Flora, Fauna, Food, Forest & Farming is an open-access knowledge and storytelling magazine dedicated to the interconnected world of nature, biodiversity, food, forests, farming and people.
Our purpose is to create a platform where knowledge, ideas, research, field experiences and practical wisdom can be shared with a wider audience—across disciplines, regions and communities.
We believe that valuable knowledge can come from many places: a research laboratory, a university classroom, a farm, a forest, a village, a field station or a community preserving traditional knowledge.
Our magazine brings these diverse voices together.
Our Main Areas of Focus
The magazine is built around five interconnected themes:
 Flora |  Fauna |  Food |  Forest |  Farming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plants • Trees • Seeds | Wildlife • Birds • Biodiversity | Cuisine • Grains • Culture | Ecology • Conservation • Communities | Farmers • Soil • Sustainability |
| The world of plants, trees and seeds. Exploring the plants that shape our world. | Wildlife and the living world around us. Discovering the wild lives we share our planet with. | Food, flavours and traditions rooted in nature. Celebrating the stories behind what we eat. | Forests, ecosystems and communities that sustain life. Understanding the ecosystems that sustain life. | Farmers, soil and the future of sustainable agriculture. Exploring the people and practices that feed our future. |
Flora
Plants, trees, seeds, botanical diversity, medicinal plants, native species, plant ecology and traditional plant knowledge.
Fauna
Wildlife, birds, insects, aquatic life, biodiversity, animal ecology and human–wildlife relationships.
Food
Traditional foods, local cuisines, grains, nutrition, food culture, indigenous food knowledge, food systems and the journey from farm to table.
Forest
Forests, ecosystems, conservation, restoration, natural resources, forest communities, agroforestry and the relationship between people and forests.
Farming
Agriculture, horticulture, soil, water, seeds, sustainable farming, farm innovations, agricultural technology, livestock, fisheries and the people who grow our food.
These five areas are broad by design, because nature, food and farming are deeply connected.
Area of Scope
We welcome contributions covering a wide range of subjects related to our five core areas and their allied disciplines.
The scope includes, but is not limited to:
- Agricultural Biodiversity
- Agroecology and Agricultural Ecology
- Agronomy
- Agroforestry
- Botany and Plant Sciences
- Biodiversity and Conservation
- Climate and Environmental Studies
- Crop Science and Crop Physiology
- Ecology and Ecosystem Studies
- Entomology and Nematology
- Environmental Science
- Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Food Science and Food Culture
- Forestry and Forest Management
- Genetics and Plant Breeding
- Horticulture
- Irrigation, Water and Natural Resource Management
- Organic and Sustainable Agriculture
- Plant Pathology and Plant Protection
- Seed Science and Traditional Seed Systems
- Soil Science and Soil–Plant Relationships
- Sustainable Rural Development
- Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge
- Wildlife and Wildlife Conservation
- Animal Husbandry and Dairy
- Rural Livelihoods and Farming Communities
- Agricultural Engineering and Technology
- Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
- Agricultural Extension and Communication
- Farm Innovations and Success Stories
- Climate-Smart and Regenerative Farming
- Traditional Foods and Local Food Systems
- Nature Writing and Environmental Stories
- Field Experiences and Photo Stories
This list is indicative, not exhaustive. If your article connects meaningfully with nature, biodiversity, food, forests or farming, we encourage you to share it with us.
Publication Frequency
Flora, Fauna, Food, Forest & Farming is a regularly published online, open-access magazine.
We aim to publish 12 issues each year, providing readers with fresh stories, ideas, research-based knowledge and field experiences throughout the year.
The magazine accepts articles in English and Hindi (हिन्दी).
| Issue | Publication Schedule |
|---|---|
| January | First week of February |
| February | First week of March |
| March | First week of April |
| April | First week of May |
| May | First week of June |
| June | First week of July |
| July | First week of August |
| August | First week of September |
| September | First week of October |
| October | First week of November |
| November | First week of December |
| December | First week of January |
Online & Open Access
All published articles and issues are made available online through our website and are freely accessible to readers.
Our open-access approach is designed to make useful knowledge available to researchers, students, farmers, educators, practitioners, nature enthusiasts and the wider community, without geographical or institutional barriers.
Submit Throughout the Year
Authors are welcome to submit their articles throughout the year. Submissions received for a particular issue will be considered according to the editorial review process and publication schedule.
Call for Articles
Have a story, idea or experience to share?
We invite original and meaningful contributions from:
Researchers • Scientists • Students • Teachers • Farmers • Extension Professionals • Conservationists • Environmentalists • Food Practitioners • Writers • Photographers • Field Professionals • Rural Communities • Nature Enthusiasts
You do not have to be an academic researcher to contribute.
A research-based article, an innovative farming practice, a field experience, a traditional food story, an observation of wildlife, a conservation initiative or a practical idea that can benefit others—all can have a place in our magazine.
We especially welcome:
- Popular articles
- Research-based articles
- Technical articles
- Review and knowledge articles
- Field experiences
- Success stories
- Case studies
- Farmer innovations
- Conservation stories
- Traditional and indigenous knowledge
- Interviews and conversations
- Photo stories
- Educational and awareness articles
Share What You Know
Perhaps you have discovered something in your research.
Perhaps you have developed a better way of farming.
Perhaps your community has preserved a traditional seed, food or ecological practice.
Perhaps you have documented a species, landscape or conservation effort.
Your knowledge may be useful to someone somewhere.
We invite you to share it with our readers.
Submission Guidelines
Authors may submit their original, unpublished articles in an editable format such as Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).
Articles should be written in simple and accessible English or Hindi (हिन्दी) so that knowledge can reach readers beyond specialist communities.
Submitted articles should be original and should not be simultaneously submitted for publication elsewhere.
Our editorial team reviews submitted material for relevance, originality, quality, clarity, accuracy and suitability for our readers. Selected articles may undergo editorial editing, formatting and language refinement before publication.
The editorial team may contact authors when clarification, additional information or revisions are required.
Submission does not automatically guarantee publication.
Publication & Access
Flora, Fauna, Food, Forest & Farming is an online, open-access magazine.
Our aim is to make useful knowledge freely accessible to students, researchers, farmers, educators, practitioners, nature enthusiasts and the wider public.
Articles selected for publication will be made available online through our website.
We aim to publish regular issues throughout the year, featuring a balanced selection of stories and articles across our five core areas.
Why Submit to Us?
Reach a Wider Audience
Share your knowledge beyond your institution, laboratory, farm or local community.
Connect Across Disciplines
Bring science, practice, traditional knowledge and real-world experience into conversation.
Share Practical Knowledge
Help others learn from your research, experience, innovation or observations.
Give Your Story a Platform
We provide an editorial platform for meaningful ideas and experiences related to nature, food and farming.
Contribute to a Growing Knowledge Community
Become part of a community that believes in sharing knowledge for a more informed and sustainable future.
Our Editorial Philosophy
We believe that knowledge becomes more valuable when it is shared.
Our objective is not simply to publish more articles, but to help useful ideas reach the people who can learn from them, apply them, question them or build upon them.
A farming innovation from one region may inspire another farmer.
A research finding may help a student understand a complex subject.
A traditional food practice may introduce younger generations to their cultural and ecological heritage.
A conservation experience from one landscape may offer lessons for another.
By bringing these stories together, we hope to build connections between science and society, forests and farms, food and culture, and knowledge and action.
Be Part of the Conversation
If you have a research finding, field experience, innovative practice, traditional knowledge, observation, story or idea related to Flora, Fauna, Food, Forest or Farming, we invite you to share it with us.
Submit Your Article
Authors are requested to send their articles in editable Microsoft word format (.docx or .doc file format) through email at fffffmagazine@gmail.com or can submit online by clicking on the “Submit Article Online” button on the homepage or can submit using WhatsApp @ 9782085942