In association with
The conventional chemical input driven, monoculture centric agriculture has lot of adverse impact on the soil health, cost of cultivation and even the health aspects of the farming community. It is the same case with tribal areas in odisha; the ecological and livelihood diversity of these areas is slowly declining. A paradigm shift is needed in agricultural practices that restore the land’s fertility, crop diversity and provide a decent source of livelihood to the farmers.
Principles of natural farming
Covering the soils with crops for 365 days
Minimal disturbance to the soils
Usage of indigenous seed
Bio stimulants as necessary catalysts
Diverse crops and trees (15-20 crops)
Integration of livestock
Pest management through better agronomic practices, botanical extracts
No synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, weedicides
Project approach...
Proposed saturation of entire village, cluster, block and the state progressively leading to a total transformation
Project coverage
Total District
5
Total Block
45
Total Clusters
270
Total SHGs
13,500
Total Farmers
1,29,600
Acres of area
315,900
Critical components & project support
