Farmpedia – Free Agricultural Encyclopedia for Small Scale Farmers
About Farmpedia
Farmpedia is built for the estimated 500 million smallholder farmers worldwide who manage farms of less than two hectares. These farmers produce approximately 70% of the food consumed in developing nations, yet they often lack access to affordable, reliable agricultural knowledge. Farmpedia bridges that gap by providing free, open-access guides written in plain language and reviewed by agricultural scientists.
Every chapter on Farmpedia focuses on low-cost, sustainable solutions that can be implemented with locally available materials. Whether you are managing soil erosion on a hillside farm in East Africa, storing grain after harvest in South Asia, or protecting your crops from pests without expensive chemicals, Farmpedia has practical, science-backed guidance tailored to real farming conditions.
How to Use Farmpedia
Browse the sections below to find topics relevant to your farm. Each section contains multiple chapters covering specific techniques, tools, and practices. Use the translation toolbar on the left to read any chapter in your preferred language — over 108 languages are supported. You can also download chapters for offline reading, which is especially useful in areas with limited internet connectivity.
Farmpedia is freely editable by registered users. If you are an agricultural researcher, extension officer, or experienced farmer, we welcome your contributions. New chapters and updates are continuously reviewed to maintain accuracy and practical relevance.
Why Sustainable, Low-Cost Farming Matters
Small-scale farmers face increasing pressure from climate change, soil degradation, water scarcity, and rising input costs. Conventional farming advice often assumes access to expensive machinery, chemical inputs, or irrigation infrastructure that most smallholder farmers cannot afford. Farmpedia specifically curates techniques that work within the constraints of low-resource farming environments, helping farmers increase yields, reduce losses, and improve household nutrition without taking on financial risk.
Topics covered include land preparation, water harvesting, composting, integrated pest management, post-harvest storage, livestock health, and much more. The encyclopedia is edited by Professor Manish N. Raizada of the University of Guelph, Canada, and draws on decades of agricultural research conducted in partnership with farming communities across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Sections
Section 8 (61 Chapters)
Post Harvest Technologies and Value Addition
Section 10 (16 Chapters)
Livestock, Poultry and Fish Health and Productivity
Section 13 (1 Chapter)