Ramakrishna Mission Lokasiksha Parishad (RKMLSP) promotes land shaping for crop irrigation and to prevent water stagnation in Sunderbans, West Bengal (part 1 of 2)
Ramakrishna Mission Lokasiksha Parishad (RKMLSP) undertakes a unique project of land shaping in low-lying area of Sunderbans, West Bengal
MYRADA assesses the impact of planting trees on bunds in Kamasamudram, Karnataka: A field study
An effort was made by the farmers of Kamasamudram in Karnataka to increase organic matter in the soil by using leaves as manure by planting trees on bunds.
Making of community owned watershed structure in Nayakateni in Orissa
The case study outlines the process by which the community took development into their own hands and were able to design, implement and construct a water harvesting structure.
Taking roots: experiences with system of rice intensification in Andhra Pradesh - a report by Centre for Sustainable Agriculture (CSA) and Watershed Support Services and Activities Network (WASSAN)
The experience on system of rice intensification from Andhra Pradesh demonstrates that the yield of rice can be increased by 25% or more by changing soil, water and nutrient mangement
System of rice intensification (SRI) in Wayanad, Kerela - experiences of RASTA
This document deals with the experience of RASTA, a Wayanad based NGO, in system of rice intensification (SRI) in the area
Improved quality of life through bunding activities - Maragondanaguni microwatershed
The bunding work has generated labour for 40 members since 40 days and has earned quantifiable amount to purchase cow, furniture, bullocks and cycle and helped in clearing moneylender's loans
Water at a glance - a fact sheet by FAOWater on the relationship between water, agriculture, food security and poverty
For developing countries water is important for food security, which is defined as the regular access of people to enough high-quality food to lead active and healthy lives
System of rice intensification (SRI): a training booklet from WASSAN
WASSAN have created a training booklet covering all aspects of SRI (system of rice intensification) including details of the farming practice
System of rice intensification (SRI) practices: a multimedia toolkit from World Bank Institute
The toolkit describes SRI practices implemented in many countries and draws on research and documentation, field visits, first-hand photos and interviews with farmers and other practitioners
AquaCrop: A crop water productivity simulation model from Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
AquaCrop is a tool intended for practitioners working for extension services, governmental agencies, NGOs, and farmers association. It also interest scientists and for teaching purposes
Swadhina's rural food security and sustainable agro-development programme in Jharkhand- case study from Rural India-2005
This case study has been written from an activists' perspective on a grassroot initiative in preserving water for promotion of agriculture in 10 villages of Jharkhand
Training module on water quality monitoring and surveillance by Rajiv Gandhi National Drinking Water Mission
The training module is for block, panchayat/ village and district level with an aim to create awareness and provide training on water quality monitoring and surveillance
Baba Amte Centre For People's Empowerment: case study of a support voluntary organisation
Baba Amte Centre For People's Empowerment - a support voluntary organisation powered by Samaj Pragati Sahayog
Towards a learning alliance on system of rice intensification in Orissa – a report on dialogue project by WWF International and ICRISAT
This report deals with the experiences on SRI by fifteen different organisations and farmers. These experiences reflect the concerns, aspirations and diversity of perspectives among the actors
Urban wastewater: a valuable resource for agriculture - case study from Haroonabad, Pakistan (2002) by International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
There is a need to identify methods to prevent the health risks associated with the use of untreated urban wastewater while maintaining its socioeconomic and environmental benefits
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