SUSTAINABLE SALT FARM OF MRS LANDIM BARIAM, SEPT 2026

Jhum farmer Mrs. Bariam of Puichi village, Noney district, Manipur has transited to settled SALT (Sloping Agriculture Land Technology) farming since 2024. Supported by SUNDIRD TRUST for two years, Mrs. Bariam is now managing her SALT farm solely by her own efforts. It is a well managed farm, with healthy hedgerows for soil and water conservation and a variety of seasonal, short/ medium and long-term crops cultivated on the farm. The farm is fully organic with no external or chemical inputs used. This farm is a wonderful example of sustainable agricultural livelihoods growing produce for consumption and market in an environment friendly manner.