Topic
soil health
Commodities Treated water, soil health, smart inputs: The real gains for Indian farmers
The article argues that water quality is the foundational issue for Indian agriculture, and that treated water, combined with nano-nutrients and biological soil treatments, can significantly improve yields and input efficiency. The author, Sunil Nanda, emphasizes that farmers adopt what works and that solutions must be affordable and proven at field scale.
Commodities Crop Residue Management Programme Helps Punjab, Haryana Farmers Reduce Stubble Burning
A crop residue management (CRM) initiative supported by HDFC Bank Parivartan and introduced by the CII Foundation is helping farmers in Punjab and Haryana villages adopt sustainable practices, reducing stubble burning. The programme provides access to shared farm machinery like super seeders, leading to cost savings and improved soil health. In some villages, non-burning compliance has exceeded 90%.