Green / organic agriculture is better suited to marginal areas like the rain fed areas of Jharkhand; it has an ecological advantage since with reduced chemical load, it is benign rather than toxic to surrounding flora and fauna on which the community depends for other needs. This kind of sustainable agriculture must be promoted in marginal areas so as to keep the natural resource base intact in the long term. Low input agriculture can be a boon for resource poor farmers since it allows them to turn their adversity to an advantage and enables the production of organic produce. In order to establish green agriculture, bio substitutes have to be used in place of agrochemicals.

We are trying to foster a holistic and sustainable agriculture that will build up soil health and fertility in the long run; add to nutritional security by allowing supplementary food sources to thrive in the field because of reduced chemical use (fish, crabs, snails etc and undomesticated greens); produce safer, healthier food and reduce health risks from pesticide and agrochemical exposure.

We are

Working with the community to add science and technology to indigenous knowledge for self-reliance and long-term food and nutritional security.

Developing a model for green / sustainable agriculture and food production.

Imparting skills and build capacity in local youth to work with the community to improve food and nutritional status and engage in sustainable/ green agriculture.

Organizing the rural and tribal community and engender rights awareness and understanding of the legal provisions of new legislation related to bioresources and agriculture .

Activities

Establishing organic villages to develop a model of organic cultivation that can be replicated.

Establishing vermicomposting units to create sources of organic fertilizer and nutrients.

Developing plant based pesticides.

Conducting field test of plant extracts as an IPM scheme.

Promoting green agricultural practices in villages