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Empowering Farmers: Climate-Smart Practices Boost Income and Resilience

8/26/2025

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The Emerging Farmers Initiative in Zambia trains women and youth in climate-smart agriculture, emphasizing water conservation and income diversification. Over 100 participants have been trained since 2022.
In Himachal Pradesh, Ambuja Foundation and NABARD improved water management for 9,700 farmers, resulting in income increases of 54%-137% through restored irrigation systems and new water harvesting structures.
The initiative encourages crop diversification, allowing farmers to grow higher-value crops like apples and vegetables, boosting economic resilience.

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Story summary

The Emerging Farmers Initiative in Zambia trains women and youth in climate-smart agriculture, emphasizing water conservation and income diversification. Over 100 participants have been trained since 2022.
In Himachal Pradesh, Ambuja Foundation and NABARD improved water management for 9,700 farmers, resulting in income increases of 54%-137% through restored irrigation systems and new water harvesting structures.
The initiative encourages crop diversification, allowing farmers to grow higher-value crops like apples and vegetables, boosting economic resilience.