November 18, 2021
“More chemical fertilisers means more diseases”
A day in the life of a krishi mitra (farmer’s friend), who works with farmers to promote organic farming and sustainable agriculture in Nayagarh, Odisha.
Laxmiprya Sahoo works as a krishi mitra (farmer's friend) to promote organic farming among farmers in Nayagarh, Odisha. She is trained in sustainable agriculture by the Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM), organised in collaboration with the Foundation for Ecological Security (FES). She serves as a bridge between farmers and FES support professionals and government officials.