Case Studies

WATERSHED MISSION SUCCESS STORIES The Government of Orissa has been undertaking various schemes for the small and marginal farmers of rainfed areas that aim at enhancing production and productivity. Among various such Schemes, Integrated Watershed Development Projects is one of them. The Dept. of Agriculture, GoO through Orissa Watershed Development Mission has been implementing various centrally sponsored as well as externally aided watershed programmes in Orissa, mostly in the rainfed areas. The basic objective of Integrated Watershed Management Project is to impact poverty of the rural poor through various agricultural and horticultural activities that directly affect their livelihoods. More..   Livelihood Resource Centre Network (LRCN) A community level capacity building initiative to improve the quality of life More..   SRI (SYSTEM OF RICE INTENSIFICATION) METHOD OF PADDYCULTIVATION - Technical The growth duration of the rice plant is 3-6 months, depending on the variety and the environment under which it is grown During this time, rice completes two distinct growth phases • Vegetative and • Reproductive More..   SRI (System of Rice Intensification) method of Paddy Cultivation under Farmers Field School Approach Farmer Field School- Learning by doing & observing; is typically a group of farmers (roughly 20-25) who meet periodically (usually once in a week) in a designated field throughout the major part of the crop cycle. Farmers devote considerable time to agro ecosystem analysis and they are encouraged to make observations of important processes and relationships, such as the habits of harmful insects and actions of natural enemies. In regular sessions from planting till harvest, groups of neighboring farmers observe and discuss dynamics of the crop’s ecosystem. More..