Stories from the field, India

Vidya Kushwaha and her 20-member group, the Mahila Krishak Kalyan Samooh, have successfully established a Bio-Resource Centre (BRC) in Gaurari village in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Watch how Mukundilal from Madhya Pradesh, India, transformed his farming after watching agricultural videos! By adopting drip irrigation and creating a zero-cost organic neem pesticide, he drastically cut costs and boosted crop health.

Meet Bhavani Bai Patel from Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, India, Through educational videos by G.I.Z. Access Agriculture, she learned to cure her goats' illness using a zero-cost organic remedy (turmeric, ginger, jaggery, and neem) and adopted the raised-bed method for 100% seed germination.

Watch how Poornima Sen from Devgaon village, Madhya Pradesh, India, transformed her farming!

Bavita from Jatapahadi, Madhya Pradesh, India has seen a physical transformation in her land after switching from chemical to organic farming. By adopting vermicompost, she turned her hard, compacted soil into soft, fertile earth, leading to better crop growth.

Raghvendra Yadav from Panna district has shifted to natural farming to protect his family and community from the "poison" of chemical agriculture.

Watch how Gulab Rani from Madhya Pradesh, India, transformed her farm! Using educational videos shown by PSI, she replaced harsh chemicals with homemade organic solutions like Matka Khaad and Agniastra. She now grows healthier crops, saves money, and protects her soil naturally.

Hukam Rani from Panna district, Madhya Pradesh, India has successfully replaced expensive chemical urea with locally made 'Matka Khaad' and natural pesticides made from seven types of leaves.

Meet Babu Patel from Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, whose farming income doubled from ₹50,000 to ₹1 Lakh just by adopting drip irrigation!

Meet Narendra Gulandaz, a M.Com graduate who left the microfinance sector to innovate his family's traditional farm in Sagar, MP! Facing high costs and low yields, he turned to GIZ and Access Agriculture training videos.

Shivraj Lodhi from Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India has achieved a 100% profit margin by transitioning from chemical to organic farming.

Rani from Ghogri village, Madhya Pradesh, India has successfully transitioned to self-sufficient farming by replacing market-bought chemicals with homemade Ghanjeevamrut and Jeevamrut.