Agricultural Development and Animal Husbandry

The major partners of KSSS are from the agricultural sector, where there are marginalized farmers and agricultural laborers. We rely on the right contribution of moderm and traditional technologies in agriculture with a view to increase production. This department pays attention to vthe promotion of sustainable agricultural practices among the marginal farmers.Seminars and training programmes are arranged at regular intervals for promoting the sustainable practices through various(farmers') groups. This department focuses on the production and distribution of organic inputs to the marginal farmers.

Since animal husbandry is an integral part of agriculture devolpment,KSSS follows an innovative and scientific approach for the promotion of the same.

Objectives

•  To promote sustainable agricultural practices

•  To promote linkage and collaboration with agricultural sector

•  To strengthen the farm clubs

•  To undertake participatory technology development

•  To document and disseminate the learnings and knowledge among the farmers.

Achievements of KSSS in this field

Promotion of organic farming

As the entire world is moving towards organic farming, KSSS promotes organic farming through various interventions. KSSS gives importance to organic farming among the farmers in Ernakulam and Idukki districts of Kerala with the support of various governmental agencies.