Promoting

Created potentiality for low investment-based and more reliable economic returns for farmers. Also contributed to meeting other important biomass needs like timber, fuel wood, fodder, honey production, etc Farmers have successfully diversified their land use systems with the combination of annual and perennial tree / plantation crops. Diversification has incorporated a range of horticultural fruit species mixed with vegetable crops. The training and in-field technical assistance provided under the project has resulted in enabling farmers to acquire valuable horticultural skills and knowledge. Supported by : Rabo Bank Foundation, Co-operative Rabo Bank U.A Mumbai, Maharashtra Project Area : Bhongir Mandal, Yadadri - Bhuvangiri district, Telangana State Goals: This project aims to promote biodiversity, enhance soil health, improve water retention, and provide a sustainable source of income for farmers, by combining the elements of agriculture and forestry. Objectives : • Increasing biodiversity • Improving soil health • Enhancing water conservation / retention • Providing a sustainable / additional source of income 7112 Horticulture seedlings:

• (Mango, Custard apple, Gua, Lemon & Neredu) were planted on 106 Acres of land belonging to 75Small & Marginal Farmers. 217 Farmers have planted 2455 Plants on farm bunds with a view to increasing tree cover in their lands.
• 217 Farmers have planted 2455 Plants on farm bunds with a view to increasing tree cover in their lands.
• 6954Seedlings of biomass needs were planted on community land
• Contributed to carbon sequestration which is the need of the hour to mitigate climate change / risk

 

Goals

This project aims to promote biodiversity, enhance soil health, improve water retention, and provide a sustainable source of income for farmers, by combining the elements of agriculture and forestry.