What is Carbon Footprint: Carbon footprint refers to the total amount of greenhouse gases, primarily carbon dioxide, emitted into the atmosphere as a result of human activities such as transportation, energy consumption, and industrial processes. It is measured in units of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e) and is used to estimate the environmental impact of individual …
what is composting and its Banifits: Composting is a natural process in which organic materials, such as food scraps, yard waste, and other biodegradable materials, are broken down into a nutrient-rich soil amendment called compost. This process is facilitated by microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, that consume the organic matter and break it down …
Conservation tillage is a farming technique that involves leaving crop residues on the soil surface rather than tilling them into the soil. This technique is also known as no-till or reduced tillage. Conservation tillage has several benefits, including: Soil conservation: Leaving crop residues on the soil surface helps to protect the soil from erosion caused …
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Cover cropping is the practice of growing crops specifically to benefit the soil rather than for harvest. Cover crops are usually planted in between cash crops or during fallow periods to help protect and improve the soil. They can be a mixture of grasses, legumes, or other plant species and are typically not harvested. The …
Crop rotation is the practice of growing a series of different types of crops in the same area over sequential growing seasons. It is an important agricultural technique that has been used for thousands of years to improve soil quality, increase crop yields, and control pests and diseases. Benefits of Crop Rotation: Soil Health: Crop …
Women and girls in our project area suffer from health problems related to menstrual periods and hygiene. They are unable to get sanitary pads from the market due to their poor economic condition or their carelessness and ignorance towards their health and safety. Young girls also leave their college and school during periods, which also …
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Organic farming can be challenging for farmers, as they must adhere to strict standards and practices to maintain organic certification. Here are some of the challenges facing organic farmers: Competition from conventional farmers: Organic farmers may face competition from conventional farmers who can produce larger quantities of crops and livestock using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and …
In the survey in the village, we found that people were suffering from health issues, as they were dependent on handpumps, that are not deep enough, and the water was not drinkable. Hence, people were suffering from miscellaneous health issues. To overcome these problems we arranged to install deep bore-well hand-pumps in many villages, to …
Pavitramenthe believes that when you empower women you empower the entire society. Pavitramenthe encourages women’s empowerment remarkably. Pavitramenthe started awareness programs to promote women’s empowerment and helped women at their level best. Some women, who were running a small-scale business embroidery at their home, had lack of some basic facilities e.g. stand, mats, lamps, and …
