Sustainable Agriculture
Associations
ITC Adarsh Village Study-Farmers Handholding and Impact Assessment of programmes initiated by ITC in tobacco cultivation
ITC has implemented several farmer-centric initiatives to support sustainable tobacco cultivation, ensuring economic stability and environmental responsibility. The key aspects of ITC’s handholding approach include capacity Building & Training.
Training Program On Composting and Panchagavya Preparation in Uttar Pradesh
A two-day training program-cum-workshop on Compost making and fuel-efficient smokeless cook-stoves was organized in an open Mango field under a Tent at Hajipur Village, Nindura Block in Barabanki District.
Sustainable Chilli Programme for ITC
Implemented Sustainable Chilli Programme in Raichur, Karnataka with the involvement of about 500 chilli farmers for ITC Limited.
ITC’s Wood Availability Program for the Tobacco farmers in the Mysore Region
ITC has implemented a Wood Availability Program in the Mysore region to ensure a sustainable and cost-effective supply of firewood for tobacco curing. The initiative addresses deforestation concerns, high firewood costs, and farmer dependency on external sources, promoting agroforestry and self sufficiency.
Farmers to Agripreneurs
The journey from farmers to Agripreneurs involves transitioning from traditional farming practices to adopting entrepreneurial approaches in agriculture.
Agri Cluster Formation
WCS intends to take a lead initiative in developing sustainable agribusiness enabled through an ‘Integrated Agribusiness Developmental Initiatives’ covering agriculture and allied sectors covering production, infrastructure and industrial segments on an end-to-end concept.
Better Cotton Initiatives Program
Guided International donor institutions (www.bettercotton.org) to set up and implement farmer support programme in Indian Cotton Sector which has brought direct benefit and networking of more than 3,00,000 farmers across major Cotton growing states of India, by working with various likeminded organisations across these states.
Compost Pits Construction and Training
The combined entity of GEF/UNDP SGP CEE and Ministry of Forest, Environment and Climate Change, have supported We Care Society in implementing various climate change mitigation program. Under this umbrella we have undertaken Household Biogas, Compost pits and Smokeless Chullah programs, as all these will be complementary to each other’s in a long run.
Exhibited In International Organic Melas
Participated in International Organic Exhibitions such as Biofach and exhibited the Organic Produces grown by our farmers.
Exposure Visit To Stakeholders Coming from 15 Countries of Europe, Canada
Successfully conducted the Exposure Visit To Stakeholders Coming from 15 Countries of Europe, Canada, Africa and Asia. The team visited various cotton growing area of India such as Tamilnadu, Andhrapradesh, Karnataka and Gujarat.
Farmer Education Programs
As part of the Skill Enhancement and Digital Literacy for the Rural Youth and Farmers, we have undertaking various awareness and training programs at the Village Panchayat level.
GI Tag for Horticultural Products of Karnataka
WCS is working with Dept. of Horticulture and NABARD for facilitating the GI tag for some of the unique products hailing from the state of Karnataka.
Training on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Techniques
Conducted Trainings on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Techniques
Knowledge Partner for Sustainable Sugar Cane Program in India for Fairtrade
WCS evaluated the impact of Fairtrade sugar certification to date within Fairtrade producer organizations that has held certification for more than three years.
Collected the baseline data thru oral interview and questionnaires, separately with producers, cooperative management members for Fairtrade sugar groups
Knowledge Partner for Sustainable Sugar Cane Program in India for Solidaridad
In 2017, Solidaridad commenced “Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative in Karnataka” interventions in partnership with Shree Renuka Sugars Ltd. and supported by Coca Cola Foundation to promote good agronomical and climate smart agriculture (CSA) in sugarcane farming. This project focuses on sustainable sugarcane production through climate smart agriculture practices in the area of four units namely Athani, Kolavi, Munoli, (Belgaum district) and Havalga (Gulbarga district).
Market Linkages For FPOs and FIGs
Undertook market linkage programs for the produce grown by the farmers, under various initiative such as Organic Melas, Annual Agriculture Universities Krishi Melas, Private label market places, retail stores etc, for the FPOs and FIGs
National Organic Meat, Poultry and Fish Seminar
Conducted National Conference on Organic Meat, Poultry and Fish With focus on Production Technics and Value Chain Management.
Organic Certification Services
Undertook Organic Certification programs for APOF in the state of Karnataka for both PGS and NPOP standards for the Organic Village Program
The tasks involved are Farmer registration, Field Visit, Awareness creation, GPS marking, ICs maintaining etc.
Organic Farming Initiatives in Ghana Africa
Undertook Organic Farming training for the farmers in Ghana, Africa, focusing on preparation and use of Organic Inputs, Certifications aspects, preparation and use of Natural Pesticides, etc,. along with partner organisations.
PPP Projects with Govt. of Karnataka in Agri and Horticulture
WCS Implemented PPP IAD Programs on Millets, in association with Dept. of Agriculture, Govt. of Karnataka benefiting around 4000 farmers in 2 Districts with approx. 5000 Ha of Millets growing area being involved in the program.
Soil Nutrition Enhancement Programs for Sustainability
In the Soil Nutrition Enhancement initiatives various programs have been undertaken by our organisation.
The major ones are construction of Compost Pits clubbed with training the farmers on the scientific methods and innovative techniques in the preparation of Compost. We also did practical training and handholding on the actual usage of compost thru the field demonstration classes also.
Sustainable Agri Initiatives
WCS is implementing its Sustainable Agricultural programs in many Indian States, where in it is assisting the poor farmers in reducing the cost of cultivation clubbed with increasing the cumulative income thru livelihood and skill enhancement initiatives and market linkages by forming FPOs and Farmer Groups at village levels.
Training Cum Exposure Visit To Farmers From Maali, Africa
WCS organized a Training cum Exposure visit to 15 BCI farmers and farmer representatives from Maali, Africa spanning various states of India, as part of the BCI program.
The main focus of the program was to introduce the Indian Sustainable Agricultural practices to the visiting farmers and to exchange their practices to Indian counter parts.
Training on Harmful Effects of Chemical Pesticides on Human Body
As part of the our sustainable agri initiatives, WCS Conducted Trainings on Harmful Effects of Chemical Pesticides on Human Body
Training on Sustainable Cotton Production in Kazakhstan Tanzania and Mozambique
WCS members visited Kazakhstan, Tanzania and Mozambique countries and conducted Training sessions on Sustainable Cotton Production under the joint initiatives from BCI and Solidaridad
Sustainable Agriculture – Global Partnerships
Partner Logo | Partner Institutions | Purpose of Partnership |
 | Better Cotton Initiative Netherlands | Bci Project Implementation and Project Management in India |
| Solidaridad Netherlands | Sustainable Agri Projects Implementation and Evaluation in India |
| Itc India | Farmer Welfare Programs thru Sustainable Agricultural Practices |
| the Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme, Ghana, Africa | For Organic Farming Initiations in Ghana, Africa in collaboration with REEPL |
| Fairtrade india | Knowledge partner for their sustainable sugar cane projects |
| UNDP NEWYORK, USA | Sustainable Agriculture Programs in India |
| GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT Facility Washington DC, USA | Sustainable Agriculture Programs in India |
| University of Peradeniya Srilanka | Collaboration for Sustainable Agriculture Programs in Srilanka |
| Salvation Aid for Africa (SAAFAID) Ghana, Africa | Organic Farming and Solar Village Program in Ghana, AFRICA in Collaboration with Reepl |
| Abrono Organic Farming Project | Organic farming & Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) in Techiman Brong Ahafo Ghana, AFRICA in collaboration with reepl |
Sustainable Agriculture – National Partnerships
Partner Logo | Partner Institutions | Purpose of Partnership |
| Dept. of agriculture & dept. of watershed dev govt. of Karnataka | Ppp iad program on sustainable millets |
| Dept. of horticulture govt. of Karnataka | Ppp ihd program on sustainable Chilli |
| National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) | For Providing Entrepreneurship Opportunities for Women and Transgender |
| Centre for Environment Education | Sustainable Agriculture Programs in India |
| Namami Gange | Sustainable Agriculture Programs in Jharkhand |
| Prathista Industries | Promotion of Organic Fertilizer and Farm Inputs |
| Participatory Rural Development Initiatives Society | Organic Farming and Livelihood Programs for Rural Women |
| APOF Organic Certification Agency (AOCA) | Organic Certification Initiatives in India |
| Vision Karnataka Foundation | Sustainable Agri Business Corridor in Karnataka |
 | Idh Netherlands | Bci Project Management & Implementation |
 | MATHRUKA | SUPPORTING THE PRODUCTION OF A2 MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS |
 | Vijayanagara Spinning Federation | Cotton Waste Management Project |
 | Dharani Maize Agro Federation | Maize Value Added Products |
 | Gurushri Neera Products | Value Added Products from Coconut Sap |