Greener farms, stronger families
Sustainable, eco-friendly economic development of farming communities through modern crop-production technologies. READ works with the Gemini Agro Tech Educational (GATE) Foundation to train farmers — because a stronger farm economy lifts the whole local economy.
Science in the soil
Farmers learn to use a probe to take soil samples for detailed soil analysis, so fertiliser can be tuned to the exact micronutrients their land lacks — more yield, less waste.
In 2014 five READ farmers trained at GATE; two applied the methods on their own farms with great results. From March 2017 READ leased a 10-acre training field, and works with Sahaya International to reach many more farmers.
Training goals
200–500% more yield
Modern crop methods dramatically increase productivity per acre for participating farmers.
Better nutrition
Higher-quality, affordable food with improved nutritional value and longer shelf life.
Eco-friendly & sustainable
Reduce poverty among farming families while caring for the land for generations to come.
Proof in the field
Two sugar-cane fields, photographed the same day (Dec 31, 2016). Farmer Saravanan used the improved methods (left); his neighbour had not yet changed his (right).
Improved methods
Plantation drive
Environmental awarenessHelp a farming family thrive
Support training that multiplies harvests and incomes. In the USA you can give via Sahaya International.
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