Farmer’s Training on sustainable agriculture practices​

Objectives​

  • Sustainable agriculture aims to increase food production and availability by using practices that boost crop yields and reduce losses.​
  • To Improve Soil Health​
  • To Reduce Environmental Impact​
  • To mitigate the impacts of climate change, ensuring stable agricultural output.
  • Target Beneficiaries​

    The beneficiaries of the program has been the local youth​

    Challenge​

    Inadequate access to resources, such as information, training, and financial support, hampers the adoption of these practices. There is also a lack of infrastructure to support the storage and marketing of sustainably grown produce. Moreover, water scarcity and soil degradation, prevalent in the region due to years of intensive farming, pose significant hurdles to achieving sustainable agricultural outcomes.​

    Strategy​​

    To implement sustainable agricultural practices among farmers, a comprehensive strategy is devised. It begins with a baseline survey, the information helps tailor interventions. Next, ground-level engagement and extensive community sensitization campaigns are conducted to foster awareness about sustainable practices. A curated curriculum is developed, integrating key components of sustainable agriculture. Subsequently, a structured training program is implemented, ensuring efficient dissemination of knowledge and skills among farmers.​

    Journey​

  • Base line survey: The survey has been conducted of 300 farmers and in 3 tehsils to map the local status of sustainable agriculture practice, land holding pattern identifying major crops grown.
  • Ground connect, counselling and mobilization: Ground connect and rigorous community sensitization and social mobilization campaigns to generate awareness about the sustainable agriculture practices.​
  • Curriculum development: A curated curriculum having components of sustainable agriculture practice has been designed.​
  • Training: The program has followed the concrete and efficient training framework.
  • Outcome​

  • Over time, soils became more fertile and less prone to erosion, ensuring long-term agricultural productivity.​
  • Reduced use of chemicals and fossil fuels led to less pollution and a healthier ecosystem.​
  • Farmers were better equipped to cope with shifting climate patterns and ensuring sustained agricultural output.
  • Challenges & Solutions​

    To tackle the challenges of implementing sustainable agriculture practices in Kurukshetra, Haryana, a multifaceted approach was needed. First, extensive education and training programs were established to demonstrate the long-term benefits of sustainable practices and provide hands-on guidance to farmers.​

    Centum's Impact

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    450+​ Lives Impacted​
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    410+​ Livelihood Enhancement​