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SUMMARY:Preparation and Use of Agricultural Bio Inputs
DESCRIPTION:Date: 25/06/2025Time: 11:00 AMExpert: Ravindra Nath Shukla (TCL – Trust Community Livelihoods) \nParticipants : 7 organisations participated in the Clinic \nKey Questions and Expert Responses:\n1. How to establish Bio-Resource Centres (BRCs) individually and promote marketing?\nAnswer: \n\n\nTap into government schemes available via official portals. \n\n\nMarketing support can be facilitated through existing FPOs (Farmer Producer Organisations) and Producer Groups. \n\n\n2. How do we ensure bio-inputs contribute to nutrient restoration and beneficial bacteria in soil?\nAnswer: \n\n\nBio-inputs themselves act as regulators and activators of nutrient cycles. \n\n\nThey improve the efficacy of other bio and natural inputs. \n\n\n3. How to ensure both productivity and quality using bio-inputs?\nAnswer: \n\n\nConduct soil testing\, especially for organic carbon and pH levels. \n\n\nApply bio-inputs based on soil needs and specific crop requirements. \n\n\n4. Where and how to get access to detailed soil testing?\nAnswer: \n\n\nWhile advanced testing is limited in availability\, focusing on key indicators like pH and carbon content is practical. \n\n\nFor more comprehensive testing\, explore agri universities or government labs. \n\n\n5. How to procure Inoculants and culture?\n\n\nBacteria cultures and inoculants are available via agriculture universities and some companies. \n\n\nCurrently\, not feasible at SHG/PG level due to regulatory constraints. \n\n\nThe Indian Institute of Horticultural Research provides pure cultures for private entrepreneurs. \n\n\nCompliance with bio-input production norms is essential if scaling commercially. \n\n\nLokappa offered to share Package of Practices (PoPs) for various crops and their usage. \n\n\n6. Can goat and poultry dung be used to create bio-inputs?\nAnswer:Yes\, it is viable. \n\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nBio-Inputs as a Sustainable Tool: If used correctly\, they restore soil health and improve microbial biodiversity. \n\n\nImportance of Localised Testing: pH and organic carbon content are practical indicators for smallholder farmers. \n\n\nRegulatory and Institutional Support Needed: Especially if production of cultures is considered at a commercial scale. \n\n\nCollaborative Learning: Experts like Lokappa and Ravindra Nath are willing to share PoPs and reference materials to support scaling. \n\n\nRole of FPOs and Government Schemes: Essential for marketing and resource mobilisation for decentralised bio-input centres. \n\n\n\nSuggestions for the Next Clinic:\n\n\nDemonstration on how to make bio-inputs \n\n\nExploring business models around decentralised production \n\n\nDeep dive into disease identification and application timing
URL:https://gre.welllabs.org/gre-events/preparation-and-use-of-agricultural-bio-inputs/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="GRE Clinic":MAILTO:greenrural.livelihoods@ifmr.ac.in
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250529T143000
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SUMMARY:Community-Led Water Budgeting for Sustainable Resource Management
DESCRIPTION:On 29th May 2025\, the Green Rural Economy (GRE) initiative hosted a GRE Clinic focused on the theme “Community-led Water Budgeting for Sustainable Resource Management.” The session brought together a mix of technical experts\, grassroots organizations\, and civil society participants to exchange insights and address key challenges in groundwater conservation and water resource planning. \nMain Questions and Responses \nGroundwater Depletion in Siltry RegionThe experts advised beginning with a geographical assessment of the area to understand the root causes of groundwater depletion. Once the causes are mapped\, interventions such as recharge pits or other aquifer-based techniques (especially for hard rock aquifers) can be implemented. They stressed the importance of understanding recharge and discharge zones. \nMain Cause of Groundwater DepletionA key insight shared was that mono-cropping and loss of soil carbon are major contributors to declining groundwater levels. Depleted soil health further affects the water table. \nIdentifying Recharge and Discharge ZonesExperts highlighted the need for both supply-side (e.g.\, recharge structures) and demand-side interventions (e.g.\, improved land management). They suggested mapping recharge zones using traditional knowledge and modern tools. \nWater Scarcity in Jaisalmer and impact on extracting Ground water.The experts suggested referring to the Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI)\, Jodhpur\, which has conducted in-depth studies on arid water management. \nWater Conservation in Hilly RegionsThe response emphasized adopting a watershed-based approach using interventions like contour bunds\, trenches\, loose boulder dams\, and gully plugs to retain water and enhance recharge in sloped areas.
URL:https://gre.welllabs.org/gre-events/community-led-water-budgeting-for-sustainable-resource-management/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="GRE Clinic":MAILTO:greenrural.livelihoods@ifmr.ac.in
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SUMMARY:Scaling Sustainable Farming Practices for Smallholder Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Main questions raised and responses: \nHow to enable agri mechanisation amidst small-scale farmers:  \nAgri-entrepreneurship model has been developed – they are groomed with the help of TCL on a village level \n  \nHow to link them to market?  \nThe best way is to aggregate the farmers’ produce through FPCs or producer groups – ITC procurement or even Mandi  \nAE plays a role in mobilisation and collecting the produce from the farmers.  \n  \nFarm mechanisation in Jhum cultivation – Nagaland\, which is practiced in sloppy topography:  \nThe use of small tools is more relevant in this area  \n  \nHow can climate-resilient crops be promoted in 0.5- to 2-acre landholding plots? Raigada is a rainfed-dependent agriculture\, and the landholding is less than 2 acres.  \n  \n\nSolution to this will depend on many factors: Rainfall received\, irrigation sources\,and  changing climatic conditions\nMixed farming\, where there are allied activities such as livestock rearing\, will also help in the prospect of bio-inputs in both direct and indirect ways—an increase in the soil’s carbon holding capacity. \nFarm Ponds can be a good way to conserve water for the off-season. \nPulses and millets are a good source of \nBio and organic mulching \nFoliar application of nutrients \nRidge and furrow system \nA systems approach to farming can increase climate resilience \nLow-cost models – Orchards are a good option for long-term income source \nPot irrigation – Matka paddhati – effective irrigation\nSelect the crops based on the availability of water sources \nMinimum use of chemical fertilisers\n\n  \nCan earthen pots be replaced by plastic bottles in matka paddhati irrigation?: \nIt is not encouraged\, as this can disrupt the preservation of microbes\, carbon holding capacity\, and heat under the soil.  \n  \nIn red laterite soil\, there is a termite problem during dry mulching. How to tackle this?:  \nNeem leaves or Neem Oil or neem extract can be mixed in bio-mulching in mulching. Look for the termite colony and burn the site to control this. This can also be done as a preventive measure.  \nMetarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria basiana (both fungi) can be used  \n  \nCan you share information bout sustainable farming practices in your areas? This will be very helpful for us to learn.  \nIbtada: We work in very arid areas. Some crops we grow are Bajra\, Pigeon Pea (legume crop good for soil fertility)\, Mixed cropping – legume + non-legume\, gravity-based drip irrigation model \n  \nInsights:  \n  \n\nPlace-based solutions are important\, especially for NE organisations \nCross-organizational exchange also happened between Pavitra and Shakti organisations
URL:https://gre.welllabs.org/gre-events/scaling-sustainable-farming-practices-for-smallholder-farmers/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="GRE Clinic":MAILTO:greenrural.livelihoods@ifmr.ac.in
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Goat Rearing Practices for Rural Livelihoods
DESCRIPTION:Samajik Seva Sadan has requested advanced training on goat rearing and ethnoveterinary practices. \nExperts provided solutions in a “Dos and Don’ts” format\, which has been included as a section in the playbooks.\nBefore the clinic\, experts should be encouraged to refer to the playbooks during their sessions. Currently\, it seems they are relying on memory and may not be familiar with the playbooks.\nExperts express a high level of confidence when discussing their subject matter\, particularly when quoting personal experiences and recalling information.\nWe should consider using the recordings to create reels or shorts—possibly a trailer for GRE clinics—by highlighting a specific question along with their response\, maybe (justt an idea)\nWhatsApp groups/ communities can be created to broadcast messages and maintain connections. 
URL:https://gre.welllabs.org/gre-events/sustainable-goat-rearing-practices-for-rural-livelihoods/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="GRE Clinic":MAILTO:greenrural.livelihoods@ifmr.ac.in
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