FPO-led Integrated Farming Clusters

Strengthening Farmers Through Integrated Natural Farming

IFC Vedika promotes sustainable agricultural practices to strengthen small and marginal farming communities and build resilient rural livelihoods across India.

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Our Mission

Community-Driven Initiatives for a Better Future

Integrated Farming Clusters is a focused initiative supported by Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP) to strengthen and empower small and marginal farmers. The initiative promotes collective action and sustainable natural farming practices as pathways to achieving resilient livelihoods, long-term agricultural prosperity, and environmental sustainability.

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A Movement for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods

IFC Vedika — Integrated Farming Clusters — is designed to promote and support sustainable, chemical-free natural farming practices among rural farming communities.

Implemented by Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and funded by SERP (Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty), the program creates self-sustaining agricultural ecosystems that improve incomes, preserve soil health, and empower farmers.

15000
IFC Farmers Supported
50
FPOs Covered
28
Districts Covered
Technical Support and Documentation

Project Support to SERP

Design of the program; Developing planning/ training modules;Preparing training and communication materials; build capacities of CRPs and handholding support and documentation

Agroecological farming systems

Eliminating dependency on chemical inputs by using locally available resources, traditional knowledge, and biological alternatives.

Bio-Resource Centers

Producing organic manure through composting and vermicomposting to enrich soil fertility and structure naturally.

Water Collectives

Community Managed Water sharing Systems through the local governance system.

Circular Economy

Efficient use of resources, reused, and regenerated within the village to reduce waste and improve livelihoods. ecycling organic waste into compost,integrating crop and livestock systems, using local renewable resources, and encouraging community-based enterprises. Improve environmental health, reduce dependency on external inputs, and strengthen the village economy through continuous circulation of resources.

Crop Diversification

Encouraging inter-cropping and multi-layer farming systems to maximize yield, reduce risk, and improve soil health.

Integrated Livestock

Combining crop farming with dairy, poultry, and goat rearing to create a circular, self-sustaining farming economy.

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Knowledge Resources

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Integrated Ecosystem Enterprises for Livelihoods Enhancement

Desi-poultry has a good local unsaturated market with a premium price. This model evolved by WASSAN has been widely successful. The intensive farming model integrates foraging-based desi poultry (about 50 hen units) with 5 layer model of tree plantation and vegetable production in about half-acre land. Experience suggests that the entrepreneurs can earn annually about Rs.75000 to Rs.125,000 per farm with an investment of Rs.1.50 lakhs. Even elderly people can manage the farm without much labour once it is established. It is a circular-ecosystem model requiring very minimal external inputs

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A3 Vanam

A3 Vanam- Aaharam , Arogyam and Adayam.. A Poly crop Model, An INTENSIVE, MULTI-LAYER POLY-CROPPING SYSTEM based on agroecological Principles of recycling for safe, diverse and nutritive food & income enhancement.

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Transforming Farm Ponds into Eco Farm Ponds

The concept of transforming traditional farm ponds into Eco Farm Ponds to improve water conservation, sustainable agriculture, and rural livelihoods in tribal and rainfed areas. Implemented by WASSAN in the ASR and Manyam districts of Andhra Pradesh, the initiative promotes integrated farming through water management, fisheries, horticulture, and natural farming practices.

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Upcoming Events & Workshops

Join hands-on training sessions, farmer meetups, and awareness programs across the region.

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A3 Vanam Model A practical field demonstration

Field demonstration on the A3 Vanam Model was conducted for farmers in Killoguda Village under the Dumbriguda Mandal IFC Cluster. Farmers were trained on the model's importance, benefits, and management practices. Planting of okra, brinjal, chilli, radish, sweet potato, maize, coriander, cluster beans, Jotta Pikkalu, Nagali dumpalu, and banana saplings was undertaken, and irrigation facilities were arranged for the plot. The program was attended by village farmers, the WASSAN team, IFC Anchor, CRPs, RYSS team, and Lead Farmers.

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Micro Processing unit Demonstration

Ms. Regam Modakondamma, an entrepreneur from Turraimetta Village under the Iradapalli IFC Cluster, purchased a millet mixer/grinder with 100% self-contribution. A live demonstration of the machine was conducted for SHG women to showcase its usage and benefits

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Solar Water Lifting Irrigation System

A field visit was conducted at CH Nagapuram Village, Golugonda Mandal, Anakapalli District, to assess the proposed Solar Water Lifting Irrigation System. The team inspected the command area, water source, and irrigation coverage, and carried out water quality and flow assessments. An awareness session was held on the benefits and efficient use of the water group system, along with crop planning opportunities. Baseline data were collected through the ODK survey, and farmers' queries on implementation and crop planning were addressed by the Mandal APM and WASSAN team.

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