Punjab’s economy is predominantly agriculture based. While Punjab itself is a fertile region, the Green Revolution of the 1970s contributed significantly to its increased productivity. Unfortunately, it also resulted in the long-term degradation of the region’s rich biodiversity. The excessive use of agro-chemicals and lack of crop diversity have caused serious damage to the environment, affecting not only the soil but the quality of the underground water, which is also linked to the deterioration of health of the local inhabitants.
To promote solutions that work, The Nabha Foundation has established a Sustainable Agriculture Program for small and landless farmers in Nabha. The new, innovative & improved best practices in agriculture are refining agriculture practices in Nabha. The Foundation is also linking farmers with government schemes, Krishi Vigyan Kendra KVKs (agriculture technology extension centres) and other institutions to improve their overall socio economic status.
The Foundation facilitates the formation of Farmer’s Group to promote alliances among farmers, increase economic security by reducing risks, creating and expanding business opportunities, obtaining control over the marketing of their products and to create opportunities to improve their lives and that of the community on their own terms.
A special group of organic farmers have been trained and registered as ‘Nabha Organic Farmer’s Producer Company Limited’ NOFPCL, facilitated and trained by the Nabha Foundation.
