Mobilizing SHGs
Strengthening Women’s Role In Rural Economy Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus is the pioneer of the self-help group (SHG) initiative. His microfinance program for the economic empowerment of poor rural women of Bangladesh created this model of voluntary collectives of 10-20 members. What These Terms Mean The National Bank for Agri
Cluster Development
Cluster Development Bringing Farmers Together To Generate Higher Income The Department of Agriculture, Uttarakhand, India, mentions that most of the individual landholdings in the state are small. More than 70% of the holdings are marginal, measuring up to one hectare or less. That makes the cluster development approach in agriculture emi
Reverse Migration
Restoring Communities Through Bringing Migrants Back Home High out-migration is a feature of the state of Uttarakhand in general, and the district of Rudraprayag in particular. Loss of traditional livelihoods through deforestation and forest degradation is one of the major factors behind this trend. The impacts are many and far-reaching.
Barren Land Reclamation
Hemp To Restore Uttarakhand’s Sustainable Ecosystem Most of our hemp grows in the state of Uttarakhand in India. It lies in the western part of the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR). What These Terms Mean Culturable wasteland means land that is available for cultivation but may never have been utilized. If ever utilized, it hasn’t been [&
Awareness Regarding Hemp
Awareness Drives Aimed At Helping Farmers Participate in The Hemp Economy Our biggest challenge has been to overcome the centuries of negative publicity received by hemp farming. However, the first step has been the most rewarding one, as we see hundreds of farmers join us in our mission every week. Here are the three key […]
Research on Germplasm
Plant germplasm research is critical for crop improvement. Higher productivity at lower inputs is the general focus of plant germplasm research globally. However, hemp has special needs, and we at Hemp Foundation are taking care of that. About Germplasm Research & Its Importance The initiation and application of dwarfing germplasm res
Crop Circles and Game Changers: Hemp’s Unexpected Journey
Hemp’s Bold Reinvention Long overshadowed by its more notorious cousin associated with recreational use, hemp is staging a remarkable comeback—not as a controversial botanical, but as a technological maverick rewriting the rules of sustainable innovation. Where once it was misunderstood and marginalized, hemp now emerges as a soph
Top 40 People in the Hemp Industry
The hemp industry is experiencing a renaissance. Entrepreneurs, innovators and advocates are harnessing hemp’s versatility for a sustainable future. Meet the Top 40 People in the Hemp Industry— from top hemp investors, hemp CEOs and hemp leaders, this article spotlights the visionaries at the forefront of the sustainability revolution
249 Uses of Hemp
Hemp is one of the most versatile and sustainable crops in the world. It is scientifically known as Cannabis sativa and has a history spanning thousands of years. Hemp fibers, seeds, and oil have hundreds of uses in textiles, food, medicine, construction, biofuel, and more. In this guide we share 250 uses of hemp plants. […]
5 Climate Grants Hemp Businesses Can Apply for Right Now
Are you a hemp business founder or CXO looking for climate grants that can finance your environment-friendly innovations? Then you are at the right place. These are five climate grants hemp businesses cannot miss. We will give you the details of 5 climate grants from across the globe. These are suitable for hemp-based SMEs and […]
