by Rukmini | Apr 7, 2025 | Animal Husbandry, Articles, Fishery
March 2025 The Bodi based integrated farming system implemented in Maharashtra has enhanced the livelihoods of small scale farmers. Through its various integrated components, the model has proved to enhance income, family nutrition, farm resilience and sustainability.... 
by Rukmini | Apr 7, 2025 | Animal Husbandry, Articles, Fishery
March 2025 Blue Economy can drive economic empowerment and environmental sustainability. Jaljeevika, through collaboration with self-help groups (SHGs), community resource persons and local governance institutions, demonstrated the potential of aquaculture as a viable... by Rukmini | Apr 6, 2025 | Animal Husbandry, Articles, Fishery
One festival, many names Northeast India, with its abundant rivers and streams, is home to some of the most diverse aquatic ecosystems in the world. Fishing has been an integral part of the culture and livelihoods of the people in this region for centuries. Among the... 
by Rukmini | Dec 31, 2024 | Agroecology, Articles, Ecological inputs
While the transition to sustainable farming is promising, challenges remain. Heavy rains during the kharif season have exacerbated issues like rhizome rot, prompting some farmers to increase chemical inputs, which raises costs. Initiatives like the 10-Drum Unit Theory... 
by Rukmini | Dec 31, 2024 | Articles, Featured, Resource Management, Water Management
Technologies like Direct Seeded Rice provide a transformative opportunity to conserve water, improve farmer incomes, and enhance environmental outcomes. With the combined efforts of various organisations backed by a strong policy support, the technology can... 
by Rukmini | Dec 31, 2024 | Articles, Energy Management, Post Harvest Management, Renewable energy, Resource Management, Women
The establishment of cold storage infrastructure powered by renewable energy, has resulted in many more benefits than just improving the livelihoods of small horticulture farmers in Sadali village in Karnataka. The initiative which actively involved women and youth...