by Rukmini | Dec 31, 2024 | Articles, Education, Extension
Farmonaut’s satellite-based precision farming isn’t just about technology—it’s about transformation. By combining cutting-edge tools with the timeless resilience of Indian farmers, this approach is creating a future where agriculture is more sustainable, productive,...
by Rukmini | Dec 31, 2024 | Articles, Education, Extension, Knowledge exchange
The Krishi Gyan Vahan initiative has significantly enhanced the extension services available in the State, with the potential to boost agricultural productivity in Bihar. By providing farmers with direct access to modern farming techniques and expert guidance, it is... by Rukmini | Dec 31, 2024 | Agriculture Policy, Agroecology, Articles
This paper investigates the urgent need for new financial tools to strengthen India’s agriculture against climate change, market instability, and poor infrastructure. It underscores how unpredictable weather puts both irrigated and rain-fed crops at risk,...
by Rukmini | Jun 30, 2024 | Articles, Social Organisation, Youth
Empowering young individuals to embrace agroecological practices not only ensures sustainable food production but also fosters rural livelihoods, environmental conservation, and socio-economic development. This article delves into the challenges faced by youth in...
by Rukmini | Jun 30, 2024 | Articles, Featured, Social Organisation, Youth
An alarming fall in pollinators population would collapse the ecosystem rendering a food security crisis. BAIF’s pilot initiatives to boost the population of pollinator insects, not only enhanced pollination and crop production, but has also empowered youth to become...
by Rukmini | Jun 30, 2024 | Articles, Social Organisation, Youth
Janaki Bobbili from Veerabhadrapuram village in Andhra Pradesh, India, is one of the champions of the nutri-garden initiative, which seeks to increase farmers’ income, while enhancing the health and well-being of rural families through better access to diversified,...