Farmers are among the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Unpredictable rainfall, rising temperatures, and degraded soils make farming more uncertain than ever. For small and marginal farmers, these challenges can threaten not just their livelihoods but their very survival. At the Centre for Collective Development (CCD), we believe that resilience is the key – and we’re helping farmers build it through sustainable, community-driven solutions.


The Climate Challenge for Farmers

  • Erratic rainfall: Crops fail when rains arrive late or stop too soon.
  • Water scarcity: Depleted groundwater makes irrigation unreliable.
  • Soil degradation: Years of chemical-heavy farming have reduced soil fertility.
  • Increased costs: Farmers are forced to spend more on inputs to cope with weather shocks.
  • Migration pressure: When crops fail, families migrate to cities in search of work.


CCD’s Approach to Climate Resilience

CCD combines traditional wisdom with scientific methods to create low-cost, farmer-led interventions that help rural communities adapt.

  • Tank desilting & water body restoration: Improves water storage and groundwater recharge.
  • Silt application: Fertile silt from tanks enriches soil, boosting yields without chemicals.
  • Crop diversification: Encourages farmers to grow millets, pulses, and oilseeds that are drought-resistant.
  • Community irrigation systems: Shared resources reduce dependence on uncertain rainfall.
  • Training & awareness: Farmers learn sustainable techniques like organic inputs and natural pest control.


Impact on Communities

  • 3.8 billion litres of water storage created through desilting projects.
  •  19,000+ acres of farmland treated, improving soil fertility.
  •  Farmers shifting from single-crop cycles to double or even triple cropping.
  •  Visible rise in groundwater levels in treated regions.
  •  Reduced migration as farmers find stability in their villages.


Building a Climate-Smart Future

Resilience isn’t built overnight. It comes from collective effort, knowledge sharing, and community ownership. With CCD’s support, farmers are not just adapting to climate change – they’re building stronger systems that can thrive despite it.

By restoring land, water, and livelihoods, CCD is proving that climate action and farmer prosperity can go hand in hand.