Organic Brinjal Farming: Enhancing Economic Well-Being for Lepcha Farmers in North Sikkim
In the Sikkim Himalaya, the Lepcha tribes practice traditional organic vegetable farming for subsistence, using mixed cropping mainly for home consumption. The difficult, hilly terrain limits market access for seasonal produce in remote villages. While organic nutrient supplements help achieve good crop yields, pest management options are scarce and often ineffective for resource-poor farmers. High […]
