by Rukmini | Sep 27, 2023 | Agroecology, Articles, Mixed farming
Meet these local innovators who in a brief span of three years became Master Trainers on Natural Farming. Not only they introduced millet cultivation in their fields, but also promoted consumption of a range of millets by creating new recipes. The women of... 
by Rukmini | Sep 27, 2023 | Agroecology, Articles, Mixed farming
Women farmers intuitively practice principles of agroecology. Their focus is not just on soil and crops by adopting sustainable practices, but also on the health of their family. Presented are two cases from Himachal Pradesh, which prove that with access to... 
by Rukmini | Jul 13, 2023 | Articles, Farmer Cooperatives, Featured, Social Organisation
Small-scale Bio Resource Centres (BRCs) can play a significant role in the transition to agroecological agriculture, by helping farmers to use bio-formulations that are difficult to prepare at the farm level. Also, small-scale BRCs strengthen local economy. It is... 
by Rukmini | Jul 13, 2023 | Articles, Resource Management, Water Management
Making our irrigation systems compatible with the demands of the 21st century is the real challenge before us. While technology is not everything, refusal to learn lessons from experience is also resulting in continued inefficiencies in canal automation. Irrigation... 
by Rukmini | Jul 13, 2023 | Articles, Resource Management, Water Management
Enhanced awareness among communities and self confidence among farmer groups to work collectively, coupled with support to implement water conservation practices that are replicable, transformed the village in the Wayanad region, from being water scarce to water... 
by Rukmini | Jul 13, 2023 | Articles, Resource Management, Water Management
With climate changes resulting in erratic and unpredictable monsoons, the pressure on available water resources is increasing. To address this, Sehgal Foundation has promoted water conservation techniques and sustainable agriculture practices which have resulted in...