Effects of climate change is making the lives of small and marginal farmers more difficult. Livelihoods of the small and marginal farmers are at a greater risk. Under such...
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Inch of land with bunch of enterprises
Small is beautiful and productive when it is diversified and nurtured to meet the nutritional and economic needs of the family. Small holdings challenge the farm families to...
The saga of sustainable Wadi
Ganga Ankad Key factor for successful farming is the integration of several enterprises. When integrated applying the principles of recycling, even a small piece of land can...
Mushroom enterprise – A collective effort towards empowerment
This is a story of transformation of a tribal community from life of distress to life of prosperity – a journey from destitution to economic empowerment. With knowledge as...
Backyard Poultry – A success story of a tribal start-up
Backyard poultry with native breeds is easy to manage, less risky and can generate better incomes, for the poor households. It has the potential to alleviate rural poverty,...
Group enterprises – A way to enhance small farmer livelihoods
Maize is a popular crop among farmers, especially small holders in Karnataka. By coming together as a group, the maize growers in Chikkayemmiganuru village established a...
Farmers in Odisha replenish soil fertility – the natural way
Practicing bio-fertilizer cultivation to grow vegetables for self-consumption initially, many farmers in Aladipur village in Odisha took up to organic vegetable production for...
Sustainable farms, sustainable futures
A shift from conventional to organic methods of cultivation is possible with a little support.The case of Golapi, a tribal farmer in Odisha proves this. Golapi has not only...
Biologicals for Higher Farm Production
M H Mehta There is a dire need to reduce input costs and improve farm productivity in a sustainable manner. The 20-20 model, using new generation agri-bio inputs can be taken up...
Fish Amino – A useful biological option
Farmer groups in Tamil Nadu found a successful solution in Fish Amino for enhancing the soil fertility. Rich in nitrogen, Fish Amino not only reduced the requirement of nitrogen...
Reaping multiple benefits from biological crop management
T M Radha and J Krishnan Adopting eco friendly practices and enhancing crop biodiversity has several advantages in terms of soil fertility, pest management, crop yields, costs...
We are not too young
In Zimbabwe, children across the country are putting food sovereignty into practice. They are redesigning their schoolyards based on permaculture principles to regenerate the...