Baksa: In a move to promote sustainable agriculture and renewable energy use, biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak, in collaboration with the World Resources Institute (WRI) India, organised an exposure visit for a group of progressive farmers from the Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong Landscape (KKL) to Kardaitola in Baksa district.
The visit, supported by Gramya Vikash Mancha (GVM), aimed to showcase how solar energy can transform agricultural practices. Farmers interacted with local cultivators using solar water pumps for intercropping, witnessing firsthand how the technology improves irrigation, boosts productivity, and reduces reliance on conventional energy sources.
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Participants observed integrated farming models where Thai Jujube, Lemon, and Amrapali Mango were grown alongside brinjal, cabbage, and leafy greens, ensuring efficient land use and year-round income.
Bronsonn Tokbi, a participant from Englepothar village, said, “I learned how intercropping and solar irrigation can make farming both profitable and environmentally friendly. Seeing these practices gives us confidence to try them in our own villages.”
The visit fostered farmer-to-farmer learning and strengthened Aaranyak’s commitment to promoting sustainable, climate-resilient livelihoods across Assam’s rural landscapes.
