Harvesting Sustainability: Exploring Agricultural Practices

Short Description:

The "Exploring Agricultural Practices" in India, Nepal, Bhutan & Malaysia aims to promote awareness and understanding of sustainable farming methods among students. By inspiring future generations to adopt and advocate for sustainable agricultural practices, the activity seeks to contribute a healthier planet and support sustainable food production systems.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the principles and benefits of sustainable agricultural practices.( Knowledge)

• Identify various methods and techniques involved in compost and vermicompost.(Skill)

• .Develop integrated farming through hands-on experience. (Skill)

• .Cultivate an appreciation for the importance of sustainable agricultural practices in conserving natural resources and ensuring food security.(Attitude)

Sub-Activity 1

Sapling Replanting:

Students grow saplings in paper cups, transfer saplings to the school's biodiversity area, and monitor growth regularly. A quiz on the role of plants in our ecosystem is conducted.

Evaluation:

Quiz Result

Pending Sub-Activities ( Oct-November 2024)

Sub-Activity: 2

Integrated Farming Field Visit:

Students observe land use for crops and livestock to understand effective farming practices and make a report on the field visit.

Sub-Activity: 3

Compost vs. Vermicompost

Students set up compost and vermicompost

systems, add fruit and vegetable waste weekly, and compare degradation

rates. Resulting compost is used in the biodiversity park to enhance plant

growth. Students make a bar graph on plant growth by using compost and

vermicompost and give a powerpoint presentation.

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