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
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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
India, with its vast rural expanse, presents an intriguing case where feasibility studies in rural development projects could play a transformative role. With over 65% of its more than 1.4 billion people living in rural areas, the need for focused
Rural communities are the backbone of our nation. According to the World Bank, 65% of India’s population resides in rural areas, making rural development a critical aspect of sustainable development and inclusive growth. However, these
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
In a world often overshadowed by hardship and suffering, there are extraordinary individuals who choose to dedicate their lives to making a difference. Today, on the occasion of Rosi Gollmann’s 96th birthday, we celebrate the
Native plant species, those which naturally inhabit a certain region, state, ecosystem, or habitat without human intervention, have historically been integral to human livelihoods. For many, these plants are not merely part of the landscape but woven into their
Groundwater resources in India, a lifeline for millions of people and a driving force behind its economic growth, are under immense pressure due to population growth, climate change, and unregulated exploitation. The availability and
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FarmPrecise app has crossed 1 lakh downloads, equipping farmers across four Indian states with hyper-local, real-time insights and AI-powered recommendations.
Every year on October 12, we commemorate the birth anniversary of Father Hermann Bacher and celebrate it as Shramdan Diwas. This year marks 101 years of his birth and legacy.
Partnership to integrate ecosystem services, biodiversity conservation, and community participation into climate-resilient policies, addressing Maharashtra’s water scarcity and agricultural vulnerability.
It’s unusual that science, soil, and stories come together in a single space but something quietly transformative happened during W-CReS’s recent CDVI workshop in Odisha
This International Day of Rural Women, we celebrate the strength, vision, and commitment to nurturing life in every form of rural women in India.
Conserving Water, Harvests, and Homes in Terungan, Maharashtra, with Rotary Club of Poona
Read how Farmer Producer Companies in Maharashtra have become powerful platforms that enable farmers to pool resources, access knowledge, and meet consumer demand.
Just as a successful film relies on the combined talent of many contributors, the restoration of soils, watersheds, and landscapes depends on the collective energy of diverse stakeholders.