Action For Agricultural Renewal In Maharashtra-AFARM

AFARM's Skill Development & Livelihoods Programme aims to empower rural women by improving their skills, livelihoods, and financial literacy. It focuses on increasing household incomes through diverse agricultural and non-agricultural activities, promoting viable farming practices, involving women in processing and promotion, supporting microfinance and small businesses, facilitating access to Government resources, promoting digital financial literacy, and enabling adaptation to cashless payment systems.

AFARM's Watershed Management Programme implements sustainable practices for water conservation, engaging communities in planning and development. It focuses on soil and water conservation, afforestation, and traditional water harvesting structures, empowering communities to combat water scarcity and enhance agriculture. AFARM's approach fosters resilient ecosystems for sustainable livelihoods.

AFARM’s Programme for Sustainable Agriculture is committed to promoting eco-friendly and climate-resilient farming practices. It aims to enhance farm productivity, elevate crop quality, facilitate equipment accessibility for small-scale farmers, and encourage biodiversity conservation. It emphasizes the utilization of alternative approaches, such as eco-friendly seed treatment, effective water resource management, integrated pest supervision, and diversified farming systems.

This Programme is designed to secure the lasting viability and community ownership of project interventions. Through the deployment and empowerment of project communities, AFARM facilitates the establishment of community institutions. These institutions actively engage in the project process and assume responsibility for managing project activities as AFARM gradually phases out. AFARM offers constant support and facilitates links with Government agencies, financial institutions, research centres, and service providers to ensure the long-term viability of these community institutions.

AFARM's Network & Advocacy Programme brings together diverse stakeholders, AFARM aims to create a powerful network that actively engages in policy advocacy, knowledge sharing, and capacity building. Through strategic partnerships and targeted advocacy initiatives, the programme works towards influencing policies, empowering communities, and driving positive change in the sectors of agriculture, water resources, sanitation, community development and livelihoods.