Happy Seeder technology reaches over500,000 farmer households with 1.3 million ha in north-west India

CCAFS, CIMMYT, Sonalika tractors, Tata Trusts and other partners have invested to promote Happy Seeder technology in 7 districts of northwest India. This technology contributes to increased yields and farmer profits, and conserves water and nutrients. It also reduces air pollution and greenhouse gas...

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Main Author: CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security
Format: Case Study
Language:Inglés
Published: CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security 2019
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116918
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Summary:CCAFS, CIMMYT, Sonalika tractors, Tata Trusts and other partners have invested to promote Happy Seeder technology in 7 districts of northwest India. This technology contributes to increased yields and farmer profits, and conserves water and nutrients. It also reduces air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from on-farm activities. During 2019, the adoption of Happy Seeder technology was increased significantly with the adoption by more than 500.000 farmer households with a population of 2.5 million people and 1.3 million ha of land.