By Shimona | Project Manager
Farmers growing onions usually spend INR 20,000 to 25,000 to cover the costs of seeds, fertilisers and pesticides during one crop cycle for the onion crop. The Mann Deshi Team visited conducted cluster group meetings in villages to explain the benefits of soil testing and following farm guidance provided by agronomists. Kasbage, an onion farmer,agreed to get thier soil tested at the Mann Deshi Agriculture and Soil Testing centre at a nominal rate of Rs. 600. The field officers visited their farm and collected soil samples for testing. The lab technicians tested the soil and created a soil report. Based on the results of the soil report, the agronomists created personalised farm guidance or crop schedule for Kasbage. After using the guidance provided by the Mann Deshi Team, Kasbage only spent INR 8,000 on their onion crop. Additionally, the onions are big in size and are bright pink in colour. Good quality and quantity of produce will help Kasbage get a better price in the market at the time of sale ensuring that they earn a better income.
Providing farmers with scientific knowlege on their farming has proven to reduce their costs by 40%, reduce chemical fertiliser usage by 15% and increase their yields by 10%. At Mann Deshi, we aim to transform agriculture farming by providing farmers with access to scientific information, supporting them to adopt sustianable practises and becoming climate-smart farmers.
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