by Team LEISA India | Jul 26, 2018 | Agroecology, Articles, Ecological inputs
A shift from conventional to organic methods of cultivation is possible with a little support.The case of Golapi, a tribal farmer in Odisha proves this. Golapi has not only become an organic cotton farmer, but has been practicing ecological ways of cultivation in...
by Team LEISA India | Jul 23, 2018 | Agroecology, Articles, Ecological inputs
M H Mehta There is a dire need to reduce input costs and improve farm productivity in a sustainable manner. The 20-20 model, using new generation agri-bio inputs can be taken up to help farmers in meeting such a goal. Together with bio-fertilizers and bio-pesticides,...
by Team LEISA India | Jul 23, 2018 | Agroecology, Articles, Ecological inputs
Farmer groups in Tamil Nadu found a successful solution in Fish Amino for enhancing the soil fertility. Rich in nitrogen, Fish Amino not only reduced the requirement of nitrogen fertilizer, but also served as a growth promoter enhancing yields. Being produced from...
by Team LEISA India | Jul 20, 2018 | Agroecology, Articles, Ecological inputs
T M Radha and J Krishnan Adopting eco friendly practices and enhancing crop biodiversity has several advantages in terms of soil fertility, pest management, crop yields, costs and returns, and environment. More importantly, it builds farm resilience and makes farmers...
by Team LEISA India | Jul 20, 2018 | Agroecology, Articles, Youth
In Zimbabwe, children across the country are putting food sovereignty into practice. They are redesigning their schoolyards based on permaculture principles to regenerate the soil, harvest rainwater and produce their own food. Children from more than half the schools...
by Team LEISA India | Jul 20, 2018 | Agroecology, Articles, Pest and Disease Management
Adopting an ecological engineering approach, farmers in Kerala could effectively suppress most of the palm pests in an eco-friendly manner. While safeguarding environment, these eco-friendly strategies helped farmers obtain regular income for sustainable livelihoods....
