by Team LEISA India | Feb 2, 2016 | Articles, Farmer's Diary, Youth
Globalisation and WTO have resulted in the youth of our country losing interest in agriculture and going into cities to earn more money. The villages are becoming poorer and poorer and only old people are left there to do the agricultural operations. Agriculture is... by Team LEISA India | Feb 2, 2016 | Articles, Youth
While farming has become unremunerative, more so with the disturbing climate change conditions, it is imperative that the government support be extended to motivate young farmers to stay in farming. This is crucial not only for creating rural employment but also for... 
by Team LEISA India | Feb 2, 2016 | Articles, Youth
VSM is a unique model of development wherein young urban farm graduates are moulded to bring about a change in the agriculture scenario as change agents. This model based on ethics and social values is helping shape the lives of many young people making them socially... by Team LEISA India | Feb 2, 2016 | Articles, Farmer's Diary, Youth
“Agriculture is for our life and going to school and college is to improve our knowledge” are the words of my father which inspired me to stay in agriculture. I have finished my Master degree in Business Administration and am into farming for the last eight years. In... 
by Team LEISA India | Feb 2, 2016 | Articles, Youth
Only when farming is based upon “natural principles” can it be truly sustainable. Ecological farming is based on nurturing and nourishing the soils. Emphasizing soil conservation and building up organic matter are key to maintain these natural ecological balances in... 
by Team LEISA India | Feb 2, 2016 | Articles, Youth
Farming like any profession requires dedication, understanding, constant learning and application of new ideas and above all a desire to view it as a part of the greater ecosystem. Here is a case of a young farmer who has nurtured his farm with utmost care and...