How to use Bio-inputs to prevent and manage agricultural pests and diseases after sowing
About the Solution
This manual provides a clear guide for switching from chemical pesticides to natural alternatives that can be made from local materials, such as Matka Rasayana. This change is an important part of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA), as it protects the beneficial microorganisms in the soil that are essential for healthy crops and their ability to handle stress. Using these methods lowers costs, removes health risks for farmers and consumers, and helps prevent pests from becoming resistant. In the long run, it supports the creation of a strong and self-sufficient farm environment.
This solution by Trust Community Livelihood (TCL) offers instruction on preparing and using homemade bio-inputs. These natural treatments are affordable, low-risk, and especially suitable for small-scale farmers and vulnerable communities.
Trust Community Livelihoods (TCL) is a non-profit organization registered in 2011, working to improve the lives of the rural poor in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Its core mission encompasses promoting community-based livelihoods, ensuring quality primary education, and supporting migrant entitlements across Bahraich and Shrawasti districts. In its second decade, TCL has strategically adopted Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) and integrated livestock, particularly goats for ultra-poor households, to build resilience against climate change and provide symbiotic, diversified income sources alongside traditional farming.
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Phone: +91 522 4013085
Mail: contact@trustnetwork.org.in
Training
Category – Implementation, Capacity Building, Handholding, Knowledge Documentation & Resources, Monitoring Evaluation & Learning, Demonstration
Sub-Category – Bio-inputs to prevent and manage agricultural pests and diseases
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Institution / Trainer – Trust Community Livelihoods (TCL)
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Audience: Trainer, practitioner, Community Resource Persons, Farmers
Objectives:
- Use locally-available resources which is better for the soil and is more sustainable.
- Preserve microorganisms which improve soil quality
- Reduce costs by reducing dependency on chemical inputs.