The resurgence of organic fertilisers is not just a trend but a necessity, a clarion call to mend the ruptured ties with nature and tread a path of sustainable and inclusive growth.
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In just 4 months, eight FPOs, part of the Central Sector Scheme, in collaboration with the Government of India’s Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and NABARD, achieved a Rs. 3.82 crore turnover, showcasing remarkable agricultural innovation and community-led progress.
In a momentous celebration that brought together communities, stakeholders, and visionaries, the ‘Climate Change Adaptation in Jafrabad’ project, a collaborative initiative between HDFC Bank Parivartan and WOTR marked its successful
Deficit irrigation is the way towards sustainable agriculture in India, particularly in regions with uncertain and uneven rainfall patterns. There are several challenges posed by climate change, urbanisation, and industrialisation on agricultural
Basaava Swami, a 50-year-old farmer from Kherada village in the Bidar district of Aurad taluka, had long been practising conventional farming methods. However, his curiosity led him on a path of discovery of SCI-system of crop intensification which
In the quiet heart of Bonthi Village, nestled within Bidar District of Karnataka, Rama Malhari Rane, a 62-year-old farmer, faced a dire challenge. With 10 acres of land thirsting for hydration, and a dried-up well as testament to the scorching heat, Rama
Kanta Golayit always harboured a deep-seated desire to cultivate her own land and reap a bountiful harvest. Despite the vast land she owned, the yield was dishearteningly meagre. With acute water scarcity and inadequate irrigation facilities
Despite the Indian Meteorological Department’s (IMD) optimistic forecast of a normal monsoon in 2023, gauging at about 96% of the Long Period Average (LPA) with a model error margin of ± 4%, concerns still loom large. The IMD’s cautionary note
In a significant global acknowledgment, the Food and Agriculture Organization in conjunction with the United Nations, has declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets. This worldwide recognition serves to highlight the immense
WOTR’s innovative CoDriVE-PD (Community Driven Vulnerability Evaluation – Programme Designer) approach breaks away from conventional methods by actively involving communities in the data collection process, recognizing that community
The resurgence of organic fertilisers is not just a trend but a necessity, a clarion call to mend the ruptured ties with nature and tread a path of sustainable and inclusive growth.
In just 4 months, eight FPOs, part of the Central Sector Scheme, in collaboration with the Government of India’s Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and NABARD, achieved a Rs. 3.82 crore turnover, showcasing remarkable agricultural innovation and community-led progress.
In a momentous celebration that brought together communities, stakeholders, and visionaries, the ‘Climate Change Adaptation in Jafrabad’ project, a collaborative initiative between HDFC Bank Parivartan and WOTR marked its successful
Deficit irrigation is the way towards sustainable agriculture in India, particularly in regions with uncertain and uneven rainfall patterns. There are several challenges posed by climate change, urbanisation, and industrialisation on agricultural
Basaava Swami, a 50-year-old farmer from Kherada village in the Bidar district of Aurad taluka, had long been practising conventional farming methods. However, his curiosity led him on a path of discovery of SCI-system of crop intensification which
In the quiet heart of Bonthi Village, nestled within Bidar District of Karnataka, Rama Malhari Rane, a 62-year-old farmer, faced a dire challenge. With 10 acres of land thirsting for hydration, and a dried-up well as testament to the scorching heat, Rama
Kanta Golayit always harboured a deep-seated desire to cultivate her own land and reap a bountiful harvest. Despite the vast land she owned, the yield was dishearteningly meagre. With acute water scarcity and inadequate irrigation facilities
Despite the Indian Meteorological Department’s (IMD) optimistic forecast of a normal monsoon in 2023, gauging at about 96% of the Long Period Average (LPA) with a model error margin of ± 4%, concerns still loom large. The IMD’s cautionary note
In a significant global acknowledgment, the Food and Agriculture Organization in conjunction with the United Nations, has declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets. This worldwide recognition serves to highlight the immense
WOTR’s innovative CoDriVE-PD (Community Driven Vulnerability Evaluation – Programme Designer) approach breaks away from conventional methods by actively involving communities in the data collection process, recognizing that community
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वैज्ञानिक बकरीशेड और WOTR के प्रशिक्षण ने सुमन सिंह की जिंदगी बदल दी। उनके दृढ़ संकल्प ने संघर्ष को आजीविका के एक टिकाऊ ग्रामीण स्रोत में बदल दिया।
How one irrigation structure gave Ramgarh its first Rabi harvest and local farmer Fulsai Pandu his land back
Goat rearing changed Suman Singh’s fortunes with scientific shed design and, WOTR training. Her grit turned struggle into sustainable rural income.
रामगढ़ में एक सिंचाई संरचना ने कैसे पहली बार रबी की फसल दी और किसान फुलसाई पांडू को उसकी ज़मीन वापस लौटाई
A reflection on the sustainability of food and climate programs in the social sector
Ecolinguistics reminds us that language is not neutral; it shapes how we understand and engage with the world.
डायवर्जन आधारित सिंचाई ने रामगढ़ में सालभर पानी, दोहरी खेती, फसल विविधता और किसानों की आय बढ़ाने वाली सामूहिक पहल को संभव बनाया।
A visual journey into how rural Maharashtra is coping with intensifying summer heat and climate change.