Ecological Farming Methods- Akkadi Saalu by Soil Vasu
About the Solution
This solution provides a simple, farmer-friendly guide to testing and monitoring soil health using locally available materials. Through a low-cost bottle test, farmers can quickly identify the proportion of sand, silt, clay, and organic matter in their soil. By visually analyzing the layers that settle in water, they gain insights into soil texture, fertility, and the need for amendments.
The flipbook empowers farmers to connect soil health directly with crop performance. It emphasizes the importance of organic matter and provides clear guidance on corrective actions such as adding compost, vermicompost, or humus. Designed as a do-it-yourself tool, the solution reduces dependency on external labs while strengthening farmers’ capacity to manage their own soil sustainably.
Soil Vasu is an initiative focused on promoting sustainable soil management and regenerative farming practices. By developing farmer-friendly training materials and playbooks, Soil Vasu equips trainers, community resource persons (CRPs), and farmer groups with practical knowledge to improve soil health and agricultural resilience.
The organization emphasizes low-cost, locally adaptable solutions such as composting, natural fertilizers, and organic inputs, ensuring that small and marginal farmers can adopt them without heavy investments. Its work supports a transition away from chemical dependence toward ecological farming systems that build long-term fertility, improve crop productivity, and enhance climate resilience in rural communities.
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Sub-Category – Composting
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Short Description –
Audience:
CSOs, master trainers in semi-arid regions of India, farmers practicing rainfed farming
Objectives:
To equip farmers with a simple method for testing and understanding their soil composition.
To raise awareness of the role of organic matter in maintaining soil fertility and crop yield.
To encourage corrective practices like adding compost and vermicompost to improve soil health.
To build farmer capacity for independent monitoring and sustainable soil management.