Guwahati: Small farmers in Assam are changing how they grow food. A two-day camp at the Powaimukh Janajati ME School in Margherita wrapped up on June 29. The Sustainable Organic Initiatives for Livelihoods group hosted the event to teach local growers about biochar.
Farmers want better soil. They need stronger crops. Agricultural expert Samir Bordoloi led the session. He serves as an Ashoka Fellow and a United Nations consultant. Bordoloi stressed that biochar is vital for fixing dirt health and shielding crops from climate shifts.
"The programme was attended by SOIL members Protim Hazarika, Arup Jyoti Gogoi, Jiten Gogoi, and Dipak Borgohain, along with members of various self-help groups from the Powaimukh area."
Attendees spent time learning how to make the material. They also practiced applying it to their fields. Organizers hope these methods help the region grow more food while keeping the environment healthy.
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