Field notes

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Organic farming, crop diversification and what actually changes a smallholder's income. Written from inside the network.

Nov 5, 2024

Resources, the curse!

Farmers in Narmadapuram, despite having abundant resources like black soil and canal water, achieve lower wheat productivity than resource-scarce Mandsaur.

Nov 5, 2024

Crop Diversification - a step in right direction

This blog discusses the government’s proposal to link crop diversification with guaranteed MSP, aiming to reduce India’s dependency on wheat and paddy

Nov 4, 2024

Our tribal farmers cluster is recognized as a successful model by the state

A tribal women farmer cluster in Kesla, MP has transformed from low-income rainfed farming to earning 70–120K per acre through organic vegetable cultivation, growing from just 70+ farmers in one season. Their success has attracted government support and was recognized as a model at a state-level conference chaired by the Chief Minister — and this is just the beginning.