Agriculture

Agriculture always prevails

The current scenario Agriculture

  • Major economic pillar

45% of the labour force is directly or indirectly linked with Agriculture. Thus, it’s a major economic growth driver.

  • Livelihoods and food security for many

Concerning Uttar Pradesh, Agriculture provides livelihood to nearly 65% of the workforce. It also contributes immensely to the food security of the nation as it is the top producer of many crops.

EK Soch Foundation, Agriculture

The issues on the ground

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Pesticides overuse and degrading soil quality

The quality of soil is degraded due to contamination from the overuse of pesticides and fertilizers for decades.

Reduction in productivity – A major concern

Not many have access to opt for mechanization, also poor soil quality and varying climatic conditions

Gender gap

Despite the change in mindset, the gender gap exists in this sector in terms of wages, exposure and leadership.

Other miscellaneous challenges

Shrinking land holdings, the rising cost of cultivation, inaccessibility to vital resources, market volatilities & tactics, weak bargaining power, crop insurance coverage, etc

Pesticides overuse and degrading soil quality

Pesticides overuse and degrading soil quality

The quality of soil is degraded due to contamination from the overuse of pesticides and fertilizers for decades.

Reduction in productivity – A major concern

Reduction in productivity – A major concern

Not many have access to opt for mechanization, also poor soil quality and varying climatic conditions.

Gender gap

Gender gap

Despite the change in mindset, the gender gap exists in this sector in terms of wages, exposure and leadership.

Other miscellaneous challenges

Other miscellaneous challenges

Shrinking land holdings, the rising cost of cultivation, inaccessibility to vital resources, market volatilities & tactics, weak bargaining power, crop insurance coverage, etc

Our focus area

Western Uttar Pradesh region

Our target group

  • Women farmers
  • Small and marginal farmers

The solutions we offered

Our Agriculture Activities

Empowering Women Farmers

Jaivik Kheti and NPM Techniques

Promoting SRI

Contact

Ek Soch Foundation,
#19A & #19B Sector #125,
Noida – 201-301,
Uttar Pradesh, India

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