Case Studies

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Planting Seeds of Hope
HARYANA

THE INITIATIVE

  • Pilot project for augmenting productivity of lead crops

THE BENEFICIARIES

  • Farmers of Mahendergarh district, Haryana

THE CHALLENGE

  • Low agricultural productivity
  • Non-adoption of good agricultural practices such as use of certified seeds, weed control and proper fertiliser dosages
  • Irregular and limited supply of potable water

THE SOLUTION

  • NABARD sanctioned a pilot project to Tagore Samajik Evam Shiksha Samiti for improving soil health
  • Professional consultancy services provided on scientific farming, with stress on land preparation, quality seeds and optimum fertiliser levels
  • Farmers invited to various agriculture melas in Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU)

THE IMPACT

  • Restoration of soil fertility
  • Use of quality seeds and recommended agronomic practices became the way of farming
  • Adoption of sprinkler irrigation for water use efficiency
  • Farmers motivated to practise rainwater harvesting