date:May 28, 2013
rdinates grower education initiatives , highlighted by the Samruddhi program in India and field schools in Indonesia. In 2012 alone, nearly 250,000 local growers participated in these initiatives. Participants receive practical advice and assistance throughout the entire growing season. In 2012, Samruddhi soybean farmers achieved an average of 25% more yield and 36% higher net profit compared to non-program farmers. Similar results were recorded by corn and rice growers as part of farmer field s