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IMPROVED
FARM PRACTICES
The improved farm practices programme supported by ITC targets higher returns through
better farm management, adoption of superior seed varieties in cereals, vegetables and
spices, and a soil enrichment drive through use of vermicompost and NADEP technologies.The development of water resources is a priority. ITC has helped a
Water User Group construct a check dam for rainwater, which irrigates 100 hectares of
cropland.
AGRIBUSINESS CENTRES
In order to overcome the chronic problem of poor quality agri-inputs, ITC has promoted
Agribusiness Centres for sourcing seeds, fertilisers, pesticides, and farm implements for
hire. These Agribusiness Centres provide quality inputs at reasonable price covering large
numbers of farmers.
A group of farmers has reached out beyond the local
market to sell maize at a higher price.
The production of organic fertiliser through
vermicomposting and NADEP, besides nurturing the soil also works out as an additional
source of income; particularly valuable for women. |
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