Soil health key priority for better livelihoods of Odisha farmers
Resource ID
18530
Access
Open
Contributed by
B.Muralidhar
Topics
Crop improvement, Climate change and Dryland stresses, Natural resource management
Crops
Dryland cereals, Grain legumes, Groundnut, Finger millet
Systems
Farming Systems, Livelihood Systems
Locations
Asia, India, Odisha
Global Date
24/Jul/2020
Title
Soil health key priority for better livelihoods of Odisha farmers
Keywords
Finger Millet, Groundnut, Soil fertility, Natural resource management, Soil health, Better livelihoods, Odisha farmers, Soil mapping, Nutrient deficiencies, Farm demonstrations, Best practices,
Language
English
ICRISAT Research Programs
ICRISAT Development Center
New ICRISAT Research Programs
Asia Program, ICRISAT Development Centre
Story Partners
Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology; NGOs (CARR, Abhyudaya, HAVL, NJS, Sambandh, APOWA, Triranga Yubak Sangha, SEWAK, Mahashakti Foundation, Pragati, Parivartan, Loksevak, Harsha Trust, Foundation for Ecological Security, UDYAMA, NIRMAN, SGF, NIRDES, Jankalyan Pratishthan, Lokadrushti); and ICRISAT
Author/Key contact
SMCO staff
Story Source
ICRISAT Happenings 1864-3, 24 July 2020
Type
Science
URL/Link
https://www.icrisat.org/soil-health-key-priority-for-better-livelihoods-of-odisha-farmers/
Description
Under an extensive soil health mapping program in Odisha state, India, over 40,200 soil samples from farmers’ fields across 309 blocks in 30 districts were collected and analyzed, and recommendations made in response to the micronutrient deficiencies in the soil. Also, best management practices for increasing crop productivity were shared via 8,000 demonstrations, and two soil testing laboratories were upgraded into referral laboratories for the entire state. Based on the learnings from the pilots in the state, it is estimated that if improved nutrient management is scaled out in even 50% of the cultivated areas, the state’s agricultural productivity will increase by at least 10%.
Date (Date published/released/created if known)
24/Jul/2020
SDG
01-No_Poverty, 02-Zero_Hunger, 15-Life_On_Land, 17-Partnerships_For_The_Goals
