Building a Resilient Future for Farmers
At Amrita Bhoomi, we run a range of initiatives to empower farmers, promote sustainable agriculture, and protect biodiversity. Our farmer-led projects focus on agroecology, seed sovereignty, climate resilience, and rural livelihoods.
1. Farmer Training & Agroecology School
We provide hands-on training in natural farming techniques to help farmers transition from chemical-intensive farming to zero-budget natural farming (ZBNF) and organic agriculture.
Key Activities:
Farmer-to-farmer training programs
Workshops on soil health, composting, and pest management
Demonstration farms showcasing regenerative agriculture
Women’s empowerment programs in agriculture
Impact: Over 10,000 farmers trained in sustainable practices
2. Seed Sovereignty & Indigenous Seed Bank
We preserve and distribute climate-resilient, traditional seed varieties to ensure farmers' independence from corporate-controlled seeds.
Key Activities:
Community seed bank with 100+ indigenous seed varieties
Farmer-led seed multiplication and distribution programs
Annual Seed Exchange Festivals
Awareness programs on the dangers of GMOs and hybrid seeds
Impact: Thousands of farmers have access to free, native seeds
3. Climate-Resilient Farming & Agroforestry
We help farmers adapt to climate change through drought-resistant crops, agroforestry, and water conservation techniques.
Key Activities:
Training in multi-cropping, permaculture, and agroforestry
Promotion of water-saving irrigation techniques
Restoration of degraded lands using sustainable methods
Research on climate-resilient crop varieties
Impact: Improved soil fertility and higher yields for small farmers
4. Farmer Rights & Policy Advocacy
As part of La Via Campesina, we advocate for farmer-friendly policies and resist corporate control over agriculture.
Key Activities:
Legal support and advocacy for land and seed rights
Campaigns against industrial agriculture and GMOs
Farmer cooperatives and self-reliance programs
Government engagement for pro-farmer policies
Impact: Strengthened farmer movements and community resilience
5. Rural Livelihood & Sustainable Enterprises
We support alternative rural livelihoods to help farmers move away from exploitative agricultural markets.
Key Activities:
Training in value addition, organic food processing, and marketing
Promotion of local farmer cooperatives
Skill development in beekeeping, dairy, and herbal medicine
Impact: Increased income stability for small farmers
Join Us in Creating a Farmer-Led Future
We invite individuals, organizations, and policymakers to support our mission for sustainable, self-reliant farming.
📢 Want to collaborate or visit our projects?
📧 Email us at abhoomi@amritabhoomi
📞 Call us at 6362857746
Our Projects
Explore our diverse Projects focused on agroecology, where peasant youth interns learn sustainable practices alongside expert farmers in a collaborative environment.
Location
Amrita Bhoomi Campus
Hours
9 AM - 5 PM