TED Talks Daily The "greenhouse-in-a-box" empowering farmers in India | Sathya Raghu Mokkapati
Feb 22, 2022
Sathya Raghu Mokkapati, a TED Fellow passionate about uplifting smallholder farmers in India, discusses the pressing challenges these farmers face due to climate risks and unreliable income. He introduces the innovative "greenhouse-in-a-box," a cost-effective solution designed to increase crop yields and reduce water usage. Sathya highlights how this technology can empower farmers to overcome environmental challenges, significantly transforming their livelihoods and local economies in the process.
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The Mud-Eating Farmer
- Sathya Raghu Mokkapati saw a farmer eating mud due to crop failure and poverty.
- This event significantly impacted him and inspired him to find solutions for farmers' struggles.
Climate Risk in Farming
- Climate risk is a root cause of unpredictable and unprofitable farming in India.
- Farmers struggle with extreme heat, water scarcity, and new pests and diseases.
Greenhouse-in-a-Box
- Create micro-greenhouses to mitigate climate risks for smallholder farmers.
- These 'greenhouses-in-a-box' control heat, pests, and water usage, boosting yields.