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Sustainable Agriculture

Building healthier soils, reducing crop risks and improving farm productivity through practical farmer-led approaches.

200,000+

farmers trained to date

1,650+

vermicompost units established

5,000+

Farmer Field Schools conducted

300,000+

kitchen-garden and Pata seed kits distributed

What we do

Sustainable Agriculture: our activities

A signboard in a healthy cotton field row

Soil Health

Composting, vermicomposting and green manuring help rebuild soil organic matter, improve fertility and reduce dependence on costly external inputs.

Impact1,650+ vermicompost units established | 12 agri-input centres supporting farmers.

A bio-input preparation unit under a green shade net

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Farmers are supported to use bio-inputs and practical pest-management methods such as neem extract, Panchgavya, Dashparni Ark, pheromone traps and sticky boards to reduce dependence on chemical pesticides.

ImpactIntegrated Pest Management and AIC Agri Input support centres included in the programme.

Farmers and women holding Pata seed kits

Pata Sowing & Kitchen Gardens

Traditional mixed cropping combines legumes, cereals and vegetables to spread crop risk while also improving household nutrition. Kitchen-garden and seed support encourages families to produce more food locally.

Impact300,000+ kitchen-garden and Pata seed kits distributed.

Visitors examining traditional seed varieties at a seed promotion stall

Traditional Seed Promotion

Dilasa promotes quality and traditional seed varieties suited to local conditions and erratic rainfall, helping farmers retain crop diversity and strengthen resilience.

Impact14,000+ farmers reached through quality and traditional seed promotion.

A Farmer Field School group and a seed exhibition stall

Farmer Field Schools

Practical learning takes place directly on working farms, allowing farmers to observe and adopt improved techniques under real field conditions.

Impact5,000+ Farmer Field Schools conducted | 200,000+ farmers trained to date.

Farmers preparing organic inputs beside a storage tank

Organic Farming & LEISA

Organic farming and Low External Input Sustainable Agriculture (LEISA) promote composting, bio-pesticides and natural farming practices that reduce external input costs while rebuilding soil health.

Aerial view of farm plots with a water channel

Climate-Resilient Farming

Support includes climate-resilient practices, quality seeds, soil improvement, efficient irrigation and access to weather and government information so farmers can make better decisions under changing conditions.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

How does Dilasa support sustainable agriculture?

Dilasa supports soil health, organic farming, LEISA, climate-resilient practices, traditional seeds, farmer training, irrigation and other farmer-led approaches.

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Every contribution helps farmers access water, improve agriculture and build sustainable livelihoods. All donations are eligible for 80G tax benefit.

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