Authored by Leigh Winowiecki, Sonia Sharma, and Zakir Hussain, this report outlines the development of exemplar landscapes in Andhra Pradesh to showcase and scale natural farming practices. Through collaborative stakeholder engagement, it aims to create climate-resilient and sustainable agricultural systems, with evidence-based adaptations for diverse agroecological contexts.
This workshop report by ICRAF and RySS outlines strategies to develop climate-resilient exemplar landscapes in Andhra Pradesh, focusing on reversing desertification, improving livelihoods, and scaling agroecological and natural farming practices sustainably.
Ananya Verma
Programme Lead
Ananya oversees programme design and implementation across CAT’s priority landscapes. She works closely with partners to align field-level initiatives with CAT’s broader agroecological vision. With experience in sustainable agriculture and community-led development, she focuses on strengthening collaboration, tracking progress, and ensuring learning feeds back into strategy. Ananya plays a key role in translating collective goals into actionable programmes while supporting adaptive, context-sensitive approaches across diverse geographies.
