Raah Foundation

When soil loses moisture too quickly under extreme heat, it doesn’t just affect crops—it reshapes a farmer’s entire season, income, and decisions.

Seeds need consistent moisture to sprout. When soil dries too fast, seeds fail to germinate, young plants die early, and farmers are forced to re-sow, resulting in extra cost and loss of time.

There isn’t a single fix—what works is a combination of small, practical interventions that help soil hold water longer and reduce dependence on unpredictable rainfall.

Here are 3 ways we at Raah Foundation help our farmers across Palghar, Nashik, and Raigad

1. Mulching: By covering the soil with crop residue, straw, or leaves helps reduce evaporation from heat and keeps the roots cooler

2. Drip Irrigation: By using water more efficiently, this technique delivers water directly to plant roots, avoiding wastage from evaporation or runoff.

3. Shifting to Climate-Resilient Crops: Growing crops that require less water than water-intensive crops, helps farmers cope with climate change.