Writeshop Proceedings Report on Participatory Assessment of Agroecological Interventions

This report captures the findings and recommendations from a structured participatory writeshop held at the Deccan Development Society’s Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Zaheerabad, in February 2026. Bringing together eleven specialists across agronomy, animal husbandry, community facilitation, and farmer practice. The proceedings highlight community-validated governance models, livelihood pathways for women and youth, and actionable recommendations for scaling agroecological transition in semi-arid Telangana.

 

 

Bio-input Systems and Indigenous Poultry in Telangana: Evidence Base for Pilot Intervention

This report synthesises evidence from over 47 published sources to build the scientific and policy case for two agroecological interventions: community-managed Bio-input Resource Centres (BRCs) and indigenous backyard poultry systems in Telangana. It documents the severity of agrochemical dependency among Telangana’s 5.94 million smallholder farms, draws on landmark research from Andhra Pradesh’s natural farming programme, and maps the government investment landscape under the National Mission on Natural Farming. The analysis provides a rigorous evidence base showing that both interventions are proven, timely, and ready for structured pilot implementation under the SCALAGRO project.

 

 

Bio-input Resource Centres (BRCs): Restoring Soil Biological Capital and Reducing Agrochemical  Dependency in Smallholder Agroecosystems

This action brief explains how community-based Bio-input Resource Centres produce biofertilisers and biopesticides locally, helping farmers reduce chemical input costs, improve soil health, and build sustainable agroecological systems.

 

 

Indigenous Backyard Poultry Systems: Nutritional Security, Livelihood Diversification, and Gender-Responsive Agroecological Enterprise in Semi-Arid Telangana

This Action brief describes a community-led poultry model using indigenous breeds to improve household nutrition, generate income, and empower women through low-cost, scalable backyard poultry systems.

 

 

Large Livestock Systems for Agroecological Integration: Strengthening Agroecological Livelihoods through Improved Livestock Assets and Local Animal Health Ecosystems

This Action brief highlights how livestock (cattle, buffalo, goats) strengthen agroecological farming by providing manure, income, and nutritional security, supported through a community-based co-investment and revolving fund model.

 

 

Scaling Agroecology in India: Farmer Pathways, Structural Constraints and Evidence-Based Recommendations for Systemic Transition

This research brief provides research-based insights into farmer practices, systemic barriers, and policy recommendations for scaling agroecology, based on multi-stakeholder studies across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

 

 

Voices from the field -farmer Case Studies 

This Coffee table book presents real-life stories of farmers transitioning from chemical to natural farming, showcasing reduced costs, improved soil health, and the lived challenges and successes of agroecological practices.