Agriculture and Animal husbandry
GHCL Foundation Trust, in partnership with the Dept. of Agriculture, Horticulture, KVK, research stations and University in Madurai and Manapparai conducts several initiatives including awareness programs, training/demonstration programs, support for procuring agricultural machinery, etc. to aid better yield and promote better cultivation practices.
GHCL Foundation provides financial assistance for progressive farmers to avail the Govt. subsidized equipment at a subsidised cost in partnership with the dept. of agriculture.
Agriculture
Awareness program
Through the field awareness program on integrated pest and disease management and crop protection best practices with the help of knowledge partners, we aim to support farmers and rural development. The teams also addresses the farmers’ queries on pest and disease control measures through organic remedies.
Training/ demonstration program
GHCL Foundation conducts Soil sample collection and training in soil testing in partnership with the dept. of agriculture and soil laboratory and demonstrates the soil sampling techniques on-field.
This demonstration helps farmers to become aware of their soil health which reduces unwanted expenses on fertilizers. We assist farmers in getting a soil health card for crop selection and management.
Animal Husbandry
GHCL Foundation has partnered with Department of Animal Husbandry to support animal husbandry. Based on the community needs, the Foundation provides assistance for medicines which are distributed at camps for livestock.
In order to reach marginal farmers GHCL Foundation campaigns aggressively in rural areas.
Veterinary doctors from Dept. Of Animal Husbandry to collaborate with the Foundation volunteers to treat animals for deworming, fertility, artificial insemination, vaccination, mastitis control, vitamin and minerals distribution, etc.
