2015 - 2023: ICRA collaborates with rain-fed small and marginal farmers in the Kotturu region of Vijayanagara district, Nanjungud in Mysuru district, and Chamrajnagara in Chamrajnagara district. Initially, the circumstances faced by these farmers were quite challenging, as the productive capacity of their lands had reached a critical low. The land exhibited severe water stress, inadequate soil conservation, shortage of seeds, and minimal systematic nutrient management. In response, ICRA and the farmers began addressing these issues methodically. The following images highlight early efforts in composting, organic nutrient preparation, liquid manure use, and field rejuvenation.