by Team LEISA India | Nov 26, 2015 | Articles, Education, Extension, Knowledge exchange
Spreading a good practice in agriculture on a wider scale has always been a challenge. However, people in Rajawar, a small village in Bundelkhand region in India, have showcased a process of collective change towards ‘development’ excellently by using community radio.... 
by Team LEISA India | Nov 26, 2015 | Articles, Resource Management, Soil Management
Farmers in Rajasthan are addressing the issues of yields and income by focusing on improving the soil health. By increasing the organic carbon content in the soils, these farmers, especially women, are able to grow nutrition gardens with high yield, resulting in... 
by Team LEISA India | Nov 26, 2015 | Articles, Resource Management, Soil Management
Any system which provides for cycling of nutrients and energy within the system becomes sustainable and will continue to support life for future generations. While use of chemicals and pesticides have degraded lands and water bodies all over the world, it is essential... 
by Team LEISA India | Nov 26, 2015 | Articles, Resource Management, Soil Management
Most of our ideas about soils ignore the millions of years since mankind started farming. What happened during the 99.9% of soil’s history contains very important lessons. Let us celebrate the International Year of Soils by looking at what that history can tell us –... by Team LEISA India | Nov 26, 2015 | Articles, Resource Management, Soil Management
Sheep penning is one of the traditional methods of enhancing soil fertility. Penning is a fascinating cooperative effort between pastoralists and farmers. Sheep penning which is almost a forgotten practice, is still being followed by some farmers in Telangana. Jowli... 
by Team LEISA India | Nov 26, 2015 | Articles, Resource Management, Soil Management
Vidarbha, the region known for farmer suicides, fortunately has few farmers who have been successful in reviving their soil fertility through organic means. Subhash Sharma is one such farmer. Strangely, in spite of being the source of all life and all food, the soil...