Ahilyanagar District 2025

Introduction
BGVK’s second cluster-level workshop deepened farmers’ expertise in dryland agroecology, building on earlier successes.

Event Details
Mr. Ransing addressed:

• Crop Rotation: Balancing legumes and cereals to enhance soil nitrogen.

• Pest Management: Neem-based biopesticides and trap cropping.

• Market Linkages: Connecting farmers to buyers of drought-resistant crops.

Participants received soil testing kits and access to a digital advisory platform.

Impact and Importance
Farmers reported a 25% increase in yields and better price realization for millets.

Community Feedback
A young farmer shared, “I now grow 7 crops yearly without relying on rains. This training changed my life.”

Future Steps
BGVK will launch a farmer-producer organization (FPO) to strengthen collective bargaining and market access.