Small-scale farmers who are already grappling with a number of challenges like low yields, natural resources degradation, uneconomic holdings, lack of access to resources etc., are unable to cope with the changes in the external environment, which are happening at an alarming rate. There is an urgent need to educate, motivate and encourage small farmers in adapting quickly to these changing circumstances.
In such situations, a number of education models and institutions are emerging for small farmers and rural youth. This issue of LEISA India focuses on such local alternatives that are emerging for small farmers.
Editorial – Education for change
Surviving the winds of change: A shepherds dilemma
Nitya S. Ghotge
Farmer Field Schools – Learning on the farm
Narayan Kafle, Binod Ghimire
SEARICE
e-Arik Center: Using ICT for educating farmers
Raj Saravanan
“We are working to propel change”
Laura Eggens
Growing organically: Enhancing knowledge through cultural exchange
Harish Tewari , Poonam Tewari
The School of Biodynamic Farming: Retaining youth in farming sector
D Thangapandian
Plant Health Clinics: Linking farmers with scientific knowledge
Tithe Farhana
ZIMSOFF and the Shashe Agro-Ecology School
Nelson Mudzingwa
The Narayana Reddy Column: Educating youth on alternatives – The need of the hour
Promoting youth as agri-preneurs
Resona Simkhada , Dipendra Pokharel
