How Climate-Resilient Farming is Helping Farmers in Jharkhand
For farmers in Jharkhand, the arrival of the monsoon brings both hope and uncertainty. Rain is important for farming, but the weather is often uncertain. Sometimes, there are long dry spells or El Niño conditions that leave fields dry. This makes farming risky and affects farmers’ incomes. To fight these challenges, a positive change is happening. Top NGOs in Jharkhand are helping farmers adopt Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA). These practices are designed to protect crops from extreme weather, save natural resources, and give farmers confidence that farming can still provide them with a secure future. What is Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA)? Climate Resilient Agriculture is a complete approach designed to ensure the sustainable use of a given ecosystem’s natural resources, incorporating both crop and livestock production systems. Its main goal is to maintain or even increase farm production, even when the climate is changing. CRA includes: Usi...