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Backyard nutrition gardens- For family nutrition and income
In rainfed agriculture, where farm livelihoods are highly vulnerable to climate vagaries, alternative farm based enterprises go a long way in providing the necessary support for...
Monocropping to Mixed Vegetable Farming- An inspiring journey
Pushpanjali's journey reflects a broader shift in vegetable farming, from chemical dependency to sustainability, from risk to resilience, and from subsistence to surplus. Her...
Odisha, India: A new hub for pumpkin farming
Pumpkin fields as far as the eye can see. That’s what you’ll find in Karanjia block—a largely tribal area in the Mayurbhanj district, located in eastern Odisha state. In the...
Trellis Vegetable Farming- Fostering income and hope for smallholder farmers
Trellis-based vegetable production is a sustainable production system which leverages sunlight better, improves air circulation and facilitates multilayer cropping. Adopting this...
Vegetable promotion through entrepreneurship
Many times, an improved practice is all it requires to bring about a change. A simple technique in nursery raising has made inroads in Banka district in Bihar resulting in...
Sustainable Vegetable Farming
The Bhuban and Kankadahad model shows that climate resilience is possible through diverse, decentralized and ecologically sound farming systems. The success of low-input...
Karanja’s transformation- Redefining agriculture and local economy through climate-resilient technologies
Multi-faceted approach, integrating agriculture, livelihoods and climate-resilient technologies can build a prosperous, sustainable and economically secure future for women...
Natural Farming- A climate resilient approach for restoration of soil biological health
Ecological wellness is a prerequisite to restore environment which is gifted to us by nature. Soil is the key component of an agro-ecosystem that needs to be conserved...
Wasteland to Wealth- A journey towards climate resilience
The agroforestry-based model that integrates Salix (willow) plantations with leguminous intercrops and high-value horticultural crops offers a practical and climate-resilient...
Ritual as Resilience – Celebration of Harela festival
Harela, a vibrant and significant festival celebrated in the Indian state of Uttarakhand reflects the region’s profound connection with nature, its agrarian traditions, and its...
Sowing the seeds of change
Mixed cropping, indigenous seeds and community-led agro ecology hold the key to a more sustainable future. Ananta’s journey is one such example. In the remote corners of Odisha’s...
