by Team LEISA India | Jun 27, 2019 | Articles
Apart from conserving ecosystem, adopting agro-ecological practices has a potential to generate income. Even if 50% of farmers in a village adopt sustainable agriculture, it could be a major breakthrough in the rural economy. It is time to consciously invest towards... 
by Team LEISA India | Jun 27, 2019 | Articles, Recycling, Resource Management
Viable biological options that boost on-farm resource recycling and integrated management have great promise in minimizing threats of climate change on crop plants, losses due to indiscriminate use of agrochemicals and soil contamination due to organo-metal... 
by Team LEISA India | Jun 27, 2019 | Articles, Recycling, Resource Management
Farmers in Khunti and Ranchi districts in Jharkhand are benefitting from including biomass yielding plants in their fruit orchards. Mulching of biomass in the plant basins was found to result in significant increase in soil moisture, soil nutrients and organic matter... 
by Team LEISA India | Jun 27, 2019 | Articles, Recycling, Resource Management
Promotion of sustainable agro ecological practices through recycling and reuse of resources not only reduce dependency on external sources, but also minimises waste. On farm diversity results in better nutrition and income while building an autonomy for better living.... 
by Team LEISA India | Mar 28, 2019 | Animal Husbandry, Articles, Fishery
With ample water resources, the communities in hilly regions of Uttarakhand found an alternative livelihood supplementing agriculture. Village communities found it remunerative to integrate fish rearing with poultry and vegetable cultivation. Besides income, the... 
by Team LEISA India | Mar 28, 2019 | Animal Husbandry, Articles, Fishery
Farmers in Orissa adopted small scale aquaculture by participating in the Aquaculture Field Schools. They also took up fish culture in community resources, enhancing fish production and fostering social cohesion. Aquaculture is one of the most important potential...