Impact stories
These are tales of the changes experienced by households and communities as a consequence of collaborating with the Rupantar project.
Water-Smart Farming: The Role of Women in Agricultural Transformation
Rabina Ahmed, a female farmer from West Bengal, whose innovative farming methods are transforming her life and community. Through the "Rupantar" project, she adopted poly-mulching techniques, boosting her yield by 15% while cutting labor and irrigation costs. This empowerment has challenged traditional gender roles, allowing her to find balance between work and family. Rabina's success has inspired her neighbors to embrace similar practices, fostering community collaboration. Her journey highlights the crucial role of women in agriculture, showcasing how their contributions can lead to sustainable farming and resilient communities. Let's honor women like Rabina who drive agricultural transformation!
The authors acknowledge the contributions made by CIMMYT and SSCOP.
From Tradition to Innovation: The Empowering Journey of a Woman in Scientific Goat Rearing
Sushila Adhikari Roy, a goat farmer from West Bengal, who transformed her traditional farming practices into a successful scientific venture. With support from agricultural interventions, she adopted improved feeding regimens, timely vaccinations, and better housing, resulting in healthier goats and a remarkable drop in mortality rates. As her productivity soared, so did her income, empowering her to provide for her family and enhance their food security. Sushila’s story is a testament to the power of knowledge, innovation, and resilience in uplifting smallholder farmers, especially women in agriculture.
The authors acknowledge the contributions made by CIMMYT and SSCOP.