A Better Tomorrow

Stories, Practices, and Solutions

Localising Sustainable Development: How Rural Communities Can Drive Global Climate Resilience

Feb, 2025
Farmer Producer Organisations, Rural Development, Sustainable Development

Localising sustainable development in rural contexts can help rural communities become engines of growth and prosperity while staying within the planetary limits.

Empowering Farmer Producer Companies

Feb, 2025
Farmer Producer Organisations, Rural Development

Farmer Producer Companies are strengthening Indian agriculture but face financial and market challenges. WOTR empowers them to boost rural livelihoods and sustainability.

Climate Stresses Impacting Semi-Arid Farming Systems in India

Oct, 2024
Climate Change, Climate Resilient Agriculture, Farmer Producer Organisations, W-CReS

The research highlights the need for time and context specific climate stress moments to help farmers respond to climate change.

Women Farmers, United: The Experience of a Women-run FPO in Solapur

Oct, 2024
Farmer Producer Organisations, Women Empowerment

The Shri Bhagwant Mahila Farmer Producer Company Ltd in Solapur, supported by WOTR, NABARD, and Walmart Foundation, has empowered 1,500 women farmers across 19 villages, achieving a turnover of Rs 93,54,818 since 2022.

This FPC Is Transforming The Lives Of Its Farmers, Thanks To Collective strength and Learning

Jul, 2024
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Farmer Producer Organisations, Water Management

Krushiputra FPC, established in 2019, improved water conservation and farming practices in Subhanpur village, increasing crop yields by 30-40%. The FPC promotes micro-irrigation and offers resources, leading to collective profits and sustainable growth.

WOTR Advises, FIPL Equips: Partnership to Empower Farmers with Sustainable Solutions

Jul, 2024
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Farmer Producer Organisations

WOTR has entered into a partnership with FIPL to empower farming communities in Maharashtra. Through this partnership, FIPL will create awareness of their product portfolio whereas WOTR will advise FPOs in procuring suitable agricultural inputs after assessing the offerings and needs.

This Once Ostracised Woman Is Today A Director In A 300+ People Company

Apr, 2024
Farmer Producer Organisations, Sustainable Livelihoods

Bireng Soy’s journey began with early marriage and motherhood at 16, forcing her to leave school. With three children to care for and limited land for farming, life grew increasingly challenging. Her husband’s alcoholism worsened their financial strain, leaving Soy as the sole provider. Joining a self-help group led her to WOTR, where she became a community worker promoting sustainable agriculture. Since 2019, she’s been a Krishi Wasundhara Sevika, guiding farming communities towards organic farming through the Axis Bank Foundation’s Sustainable Livelihoods Programme.

Seeds of Change: The Collective Strength of Appireddypally

Mar, 2024
Farmer Producer Organisations, People Stories

In the face of climate change challenges, farmers in Appireddypally, Telangana, were struggling with dwindling yields and migration. The Rural Livelihoods Project by Axis Bank Foundation and WOTR brought hope through the formation of a Mutual Aided Cooperative Society (MACS). Despite initial hesitation, farmers united to establish the ‘Sri Jeevanadhara Paraspara Rythu Sahakara Sangam Limited’ MACS.

Farmer Producer Organisations: Key Drivers in Strengthening Food Systems and Ensuring Food Security

Mar, 2024
Farmer Producer Organisations, Food Security

Aligned with WOTR’s mission to enhance the livelihoods of small and marginalised farmers, FPOs facilitate collective action, promote sustainable farming practices, and provide better market access. This article outlines the critical role FPOs play in strengthening food systems and ensuring food security and highlights their relevance to WOTR’s initiatives.

Transforming Farmer Lives through Business & Marketing Acumen

Feb, 2024
Farmer Producer Organisations, Sustainable Livelihoods

IndusInd Bank’s CSR initiative in Dharashiv district empowers small farmers through the establishment of the Jalpriya Farmer Producer Organization (FPO), demonstrating remarkable growth in turnover and innovative solutions to agricultural challenges, setting a precedent for sustainable rural development in the region.

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Taking Research to the Roots: Addressing Land Surface Temperature Rise in Agriculture

Apr, 2025
Climate Change Adaptation, Research & Training

Land surface temperatures refer to the heat held by the ground, vegetation, and other surfaces of the Earth that absorb sunlight and exchange energy with the air above.

Earth Day 2025: Reflections on Development, Ecology, and the Way Forward

Apr, 2025
Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development

As Earth Day 2025 prompts global reflection on sustainability, biodiversity, and climate action, it is an opportunity to examine the intersections between environmental conservation and development in India.

As Heat Waves Intensify, Are We Cooling Responsibly?

Apr, 2025
Climate Change, Climate Change Adaptation, heat waves, W-CReS

Cooling demands are increasing with extreme heat, but are we meeting our cooling needs responsibly? Uncover the complete story.

Sun, water and agriculture: How Solar Energy is changing the landscape in Chhattisgarh

Apr, 2025
Renewable Energy, Rural Development, Sustainable Development

Watershed Organisation Trust along with its esteemed partners is implementing solar-powered solutions to ensure drinking water supply, irrigate farmlands and light the streets in rural areas of Chhattisgarh.

This Women’s Group Is Changing How Their Village Farms

Apr, 2025
Climate Resilient Agriculture, Ecosystem-based Adaptation

Twelve women in Ratadgaon, Maharashtra, started a Bio-Input Resource Centre, selling organic formulations to nearby farmers and reviving soil health.

Partner Speak: Rotary Club of Poona On Their Impactful Partnership With WOTR

Apr, 2025
CSR Partnerships, Participatory Approach, Partnerships, WOTR History

“What best can be given to the beneficiaries” is the belief uniting WOTR & Rotary Club of Poona. Hear more from Mr. Bakshi in our Partner Speak Series!

Partner Speak: YES Foundation on WOTR’s Data-Driven, Community-Led Approach

Apr, 2025
CSR Partnerships, Interviews

In a recent conversation with us, Garima Dutt of YES Foundation shared how WOTR’s research-led, community-driven approach creates lasting impact.

Trust, Taboos, and Transformation: A Day in the Life of a Mahila Pravartak

Apr, 2025
Food Security, Health, Sanitation & Nutrition, People Stories, Rural Development

The title ‘Mahila Pravartak’ may sound official, but it captures something far more powerful: a woman changemaker. These women are the backbone of WOTR’s community health efforts—moving door-to-door, to bring real transformation to the communities they serve.

A Better Tomorrow

Stories, Practices, and Solutions

Localising Sustainable Development: How Rural Communities Can Drive Global Climate Resilience

Empowering Farmer Producer Companies

Climate Stresses Impacting Semi-Arid Farming Systems in India

Women Farmers, United: The Experience of a Women-run FPO in Solapur

This FPC Is Transforming The Lives Of Its Farmers, Thanks To Collective strength and Learning

WOTR Advises, FIPL Equips: Partnership to Empower Farmers with Sustainable Solutions

This Once Ostracised Woman Is Today A Director In A 300+ People Company

Seeds of Change: The Collective Strength of Appireddypally

Farmer Producer Organisations: Key Drivers in Strengthening Food Systems and Ensuring Food Security

Transforming Farmer Lives through Business & Marketing Acumen

By Categories

By Tags

Taking Research to the Roots: Addressing Land Surface Temperature Rise in Agriculture

Earth Day 2025: Reflections on Development, Ecology, and the Way Forward

As Heat Waves Intensify, Are We Cooling Responsibly?

Sun, water and agriculture: How Solar Energy is changing the landscape in Chhattisgarh

This Women’s Group Is Changing How Their Village Farms

Partner Speak: Rotary Club of Poona On Their Impactful Partnership With WOTR

Partner Speak: YES Foundation on WOTR’s Data-Driven, Community-Led Approach

Trust, Taboos, and Transformation: A Day in the Life of a Mahila Pravartak

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