Sustainable Agriculture & Horticulture
Agriculture for Stronger Rural Livelihoods.
READS works with small and marginal farmers to strengthen agricultural practices, improve farm planning and diversify production. Activities may include farmer training, demonstrations, improved crop management, seed and input awareness, intercropping and technical guidance. The aim is to help farmers make informed decisions, use local resources efficiently and strengthen household farm livelihoods.
Pillar I
Sustainable Agriculture & Horticulture
Supporting farmers with improved practices, crop diversification, orchard development and natural farming.
- 01AgricultureYou are here
- 02Natural Farming
- 03Horticulture
Our Focus
Supporting Farming Communities.
Explore READS' work related to agriculture and its role in rural livelihoods and community development.
- Families supported
- 20,500+
- Families supported
- Farmers trained through CSSDA
- 2,000+
- Farmers trained through CSSDA
- Villages across 3 districts
- 505
- Villages across 3 districts
- Blocks in Jashpur, Balrampur & Surajpur
- 13
- Blocks in Jashpur, Balrampur & Surajpur
WADI Orchard Development
Supporting tribal households through orchard-based farming, intercrops, natural resource management and livelihood diversification.
Tomato & Chilli Cultivation
READS facilitates the scaling up of tomato and chilli cultivation by offering comprehensive support to farmers.
Post-Processing Facilities
To ensure farmers benefit fully from their produce, READS has established post-processing facilities for scented rice and cashew in Jashpur.
Our Approach
Building a Sustainable Agricultural Future.
READS' agriculture-related initiatives, practices and community activities, drawn from the organisation's own records.
Milestones
2016-17
Bagicha I WADI project (NABARD Tribal Development Fund) completed across 4 villages of Bagicha block.
2018
Bagicha II WADI project completed across 6 villages of Bagicha block.
NABARD Tribal Development Fund – Bagicha–Manora / PVTG
Orchard-based farming, livestock development and sustainable livelihood opportunities for tribal households in Bagicha and Manora blocks, with a target of 300 tribal families across 11 villages, including 100 PVTG families.
Comprehensive Skill Development Scheme for Agriculture (CSSDA)
Through the Chhattisgarh State Government's CSSDA, READS has trained over 2,000 farmers, enhancing their agricultural practices.
Voices from the Field
All StoriesRelated Areas
