Prospective of Dry land Marginal Farmers - Study Report

Author -S.N. Sakore
Pages -64
Cost - Rs. 125/-  

The said study report discusses the socio-economic and present fertility status of the marginal, dry land farmers in the state of Maharashtra. Economic status of these farmers is closely related with the uncertain and erratic rainfall, which ultimately affect on their agriculture business. The report explains gaps and lacunas of low agricultural productivity and also remedies and policies to be adapted for betterment of agriculture business, especially marginal dry lands in drought prone area.

Participatory Rural Appraisal ( 2nd edition)

Author -Sitaram. B. Sharnangat   
Pages -42
Cost - Rs. 80/-  

AFARM enjoys the status of publishing an exclusive publication on the "Participatory Rural Appraisal" which is in local Marathi Language, and can be understood effortlessly. "Importance of Peoples Participation in the Programs" and the "Importance of the Mobilized community" are the main themes discussed in the book. The publication also focuses on the tools and techniques to be followed while practicing the PRA, Do's & Don'ts of PRA, Limitations and Principles of PRA.

All from the Grass root to Executive level can use the publication is the distinguishing feature of it.

Pani Prabhodika

Author -M.N Kondhalkar, S. P. Ghare, A.N. Deshpande & R.P Kasar.  
Pages -30
Cost - Rs. 20/-  

The publication aims at imparting information regarding Clean and safe drinking water. Repairing of hand pumps, Water quality monitoring, causes of water contamination,
Importance of personal and community hygiene, Maintenance of community Water sources, Household and conventional methods of water purification, Community Sanitary Well, Sanitation of community water place.

The simple language and supportive pictures make the publication adaptable even in rural part of the state. Village level grass root worker can use the publication as handbook for educating and changing the mind set of people with regard to unhygienic practices.

Slow Sand Filter

Translator -E.N. Saste
Pages -56
Cost - Rs. 60/-  

The said publication aims at enhancing knowledge of the layman regarding the quality of water and retaining quality of water through variety of methods of water filter.

The contents of the publication are types of filters such as bal lair filter, cement filter, step filter, Swan micro water filter, Aqua guard filter, Swiss guard filter and Low cost filters etc, it also focuses on various water purification methods at house hold level. In spite of being a technical subject, the presentations in an uncomplicated language with designs and drawings make the publication easy to comprehend.

Sanitary protection of wells using Ferro cement techniques
(Translation of Sanitary Protection of Wells Using Ferro cement)

Translation -A. R. Gaikwad
Pages -43
Cost - Rs. 45/-  

The issue of water contaminations is of great concern. In order to safeguard the water from contamination, methods of protecting water contamination needs to be explained to the layman. The said publication aims at imparting knowledge about the methods of safeguarding water from contamination.

Techniques by using Ferro cement are explained in the said publication, which is in simple language with drawings accompanying, which makes the publication easily and effortlessly understandable.

Water Harvesting

Author -C. S. Terkhedkar
Pages -44
Cost - Rs. 35/-  

Declination of ground water, resulting in water scarcity has compelled people to think about maintaining decreased water levels through, Roof Top Harvesting and Surface Run Off Water Harvesting. The publication aims at imparting knowledge about the methods of Rain water harvesting to the common masses.

Importance and Need of Rain water recharging, Recharging of Surface run off water, Water storages, Water quality aspects, Non-traditional methods of water recharging, roof top water Harvesting etc are the methods discussed in the publication.

Saras Aroygya Sathi Parasbaug

Author -Atul Sulakhe
Pages -15
Cost - Rs. 15/-  

The problem of Malnutrition is one of the critical problems recurring in the tribal belt in every consecutive year; the following of the Malnutrition accompanies the massive deaths of newborn and young children.

In order to overcome the problem of Malnutrition Program of Kitchen Gardens were launched by AFARM in the year 1995. Which is a continuing activity ever since then.Which resulted in encouraging impacts in the tribal communities.
The particular publication speaks about the mode of apparent ship of the program, the impact of the program, the results experienced by the beneficiaries and the potential approach while designing the program in future.

Hand book on Participatory Watershed development Program

Author -Dr. M. A Ghare, S.N. Sakore, C. S Terkhedkar, S.B. Sharnangat, G. T Ghodke
Pages -500
Cost - Rs. 500/-  

The publication aims at unfolding various aspects of Participatory watershed development program. The contents begin with, concept of watershed development, social aspect of watershed development, its techniques and methods, participatory nature of the program, land and drainage line treatments along with design and estimations, participatory planning, implementation and evaluations, financial management of the program, agricultural planning and management etc are the topic covered.

The information is put down in simple language with easily understood along with technical specifications, charts, maps, figures and drawings.

Program of Watershed development - Guide for Soil and Water Conservation

Pages -38
Cost - Rs. 60/-  

The publication aims at imparting knowledge regarding the treatments related soil and water conservation to grass root workers engaged in Watershed development program. The publication focuses on soil erosion, land classification and its use, land treatments, drainage line treatments, water conservation practices etc. The information is put down in simple language with easily understood technical specifications and drawings.

Paryavarniya Sheti – Environmental Farming

Pages -113
Cost - Rs. 100/-  

Contents of the books are Environmental Farming, Earth- Population and Food, Light-Air and Water, Water supply and Management, Soil Management, Pest control, Seeds, Soil Fertility etc.

Booklet on Low External Input Sustainable Agriculture Practices

Pages -53
Cost - Rs. 40/-  

Contents of the book are Importance of Soil, Idea behind Organic Farming, Seed Processing, Remedies to improve Soil Fertility, Organic Pest control, Dry land Agriculture Techniques, Wasteland Development.

Booklets on Experiements in Organic Farming in Maharashtra


Pages -131
Cost - Rs. 100/-  

 

Book - 40 pages (Four colored) - Rs.120/
Flex Posters - 29 Nos. (Four Colored) - Rs.100/- per Poster  

Agriculture is a main source of livelihood in Rural India. To reduce the increasing burden on agriculture, importance of Agriculture based micro entrepreneurship has been increased. Sustainable agriculture is at the base of developing agriculture based micro entrepreneurship, thus the topics included in the book are on the sustainable agriculture development and micro entrepreneurship development thereof. Organic Farming or low cost agriculture technology, crop management, dry land horticulture, orientation of various agriculture based micro entrepreneurship. This Four colored book, which is in local language i.e Marathi.