What we do
The project builds decentralized, farmer-operated production and learning systems for reliable Trichoderma access—paired with hands-on trainings, farmer networks, and policy/departmental convergence so the model can scale sustainably.
Minilabs + quality assurance
We create citizen-science centric, farmer-led minilabs for production of Trichoderma—enabling controlled inoculation, strain maintenance, and scalable production to ensure consistent quality for field-based biocontrol interventions.
- Kalimpong: farmer-led minilab for local production.
- Tamil Nadu: mobile citizen-science minilab — “Mycology on Wheels” — for outreach to remote villages.
Training module + Myco Training Camps
We develop training modules (with case studies and secondary data) along with IEC materials, and conduct six hands-on training camps for farmers—covering cultivation, strain maintenance, substrate preparation, and field application techniques.
Peer learning, sharing, and sustainability
We strengthen farmer networks engaging in mycology-based citizen science focused on biocontrol of pathogenic fungi using Trichoderma. Capacity building supports continued production, knowledge sharing, and network maintenance beyond the project period.
Working with departments and schemes
We network with agriculture and horticulture departments, FPOs, SHGs and CSOs to improve uptake of biocontrol methods and support evidence-based policy interventions for the use of Trichoderma in project states.
Kalimpong · Tamil Nadu · West Bengal
In addition to inception activities in Pedong, Kalimpong, we work with farmer and horticultural communities in Villupuram (Tamil Nadu) and engage learning and evidence from West Bengal initiatives and other KVK experiences.