The Growing Threat
Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it’s reshaping agriculture today. Extreme weather events including cyclones, wildfires, floods, and droughts are devastating farming communities worldwide.
The Numbers Tell a Stark Story:
- 2018: 28.8 million people faced acute food insecurity due to climate extremes
- 2024: That number surged to 96.1 million people—a 234% increase in just six years
- Agricultural Losses: Agriculture bears 23% of total disaster impacts across all sectors
- Drought Impact: 65% of agricultural losses between 2007-2022 were caused by droughts
Who Suffers Most?
Smallholder farmers and producers—the backbone of agriculture—stand on the frontlines of the climate crisis.
These communities face:
- Unpredictable rainfall and growing seasons
- Increased pest and disease pressure
- Soil degradation and fertility loss
- Water scarcity and drought stress
- Extreme temperature fluctuations
- Loss of traditional crop varieties
To protect lives and livelihoods, we must evolve. The potential to adapt lies in investing in sustainable, resilient agrifood systems. At MARDI, we have built that system.
Our Climate-Resilient Organic Farming System
For over 24 years, Manas Rural Development Institute has pioneered organic farming systems that don’t just survive climate change—they actively combat it. Our approach of combining traditional wisdom with modern technology builds resilient farms that enhance food security, restore ecosystems, and empower farming communities.
Core Technologies of Resilience
Anaerobic Bio-Digestion
We utilize a 27,000-liter anaerobic bag bio-digestor to process farm waste. This sealed, oxygen-free system converts organic matter into two critical resources:
- Biogas: Renewable energy (Methane) for farm operations.
- Jivamrut (Bio-Slurry): A nutrient-rich liquid fertilizer that enhances soil fertility and suppresses pathogens.
Biochar & Soil Carbon
Inspired by the ancient Amazonian “Terra Preta,” we produce Biochar by heating agricultural residues (pyrolysis).
- Water Retention: Biochar acts as a permanent sponge, drastically improving water-holding capacity—essential for drought resilience.
- Carbon Sink: It locks atmospheric carbon into the soil for centuries, directly mitigating climate change.
Desi Cow & Goat
Our farm relies on indigenous Gir cows & Zalawadi goat. Their dung is rich in beneficial microbes (up to 500 crore per gram) essential for soil regeneration.
- Inputs: Cow urine and dung are the base for Jivamrut and Panchagavya formulations.
- Resilience: Indigenous breeds are heat-tolerant and adaptable to changing climate conditions.
Modern Techniques & Homa Therapy
Climate-Proofing Production
To combat unpredictable weather patterns, we utilize polyhouses and shed nets. These structures allow for year-round production of organic vegetables and fruits like mangoes (grown in growbags).
Atmospheric Purification
A unique aspect of the MARDI model is the integration of Homa Therapy (Agnihotra). This ancient Vedic practice helps purify the atmosphere and balance the ecosystem, working in tandem with organic farming to support plant health and yield.
Validated Results: Why Resilience Matters
◈ Higher Yields & Stability: Research supports that increasing Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) leads to measurable yield increases (20-30%) and greater stability during stress periods like droughts.
◈ Superior Nutrition: Food grown in our living soil—rich in biochar and microbial life—absorbs a full spectrum of minerals. Crops show higher levels of Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin C, eliminating the need for external supplements.
◈ Environmental Restoration: Our circular model reduces greenhouse gas emissions, prevents pollution from untreated animal waste, and actively sequesters carbo
SEE RESILIENCE IN ACTION
From soil-less Hydroponic systems to space-maximizing Ultra High Density crops, explore the real-world application of our climate-resilient technologies.