Jarina, a 25-year-old farmer from Santhel, Imphal. She was struggling to maintain the health of her crops due to poor soil quality and pest infestations. Her plants would often turn yellow and wither away, resulting in low yields and frustration. However, things began to change when she participated in the training sessions on sustainable farming practices under the Khutlang project.
She gained valuable knowledge on making natural pesticides while attending and participating in the training. There, she raised her concerns and learned many unknown things from the discussions regarding the crop and soil health.
“Earlier, I would spend a lot on chemical pesticides and fertilizers, but they would only provide temporary relief,” Jarina shares. “But now, I have learned to make natural pesticides and improve the soil’s fertility, which has been a game-changer for me.”
After applying her new skills, Jarina noticed significant improvements in her crops. The natural pesticides effectively controlled pests. As a result, her plants’ yellow leaves turned green, and her crops grew healthier. Jarina expresses her desire for further growth, “I would like to have more training so that I can share my knowledge with the other women farmers who are suffering from the same problem.”
Our training programs aim to equip women farmers like Jarina with the knowledge and skills necessary to adopt sustainable farming practices, transforming their lives and livelihoods for the better.
