The project covered 29 villages in and around the Desert National Park (DNP). 16 villages were in Jaisalmer and 13 in Barmer districts.

Rain-fed agriculture, animal husbandry and tourism were the main livelihoods of the farmers in Jaisalmer and Barmer. Pigeonpea, pearl millet, mung bean and moth bean were the main rainfed crops. In the irrigated farms, the main crops were faba beans, cumin, sesame and mustard. The farmers who had irrigation facilities used pesticides extensively. 

In Barmer, cumin, mustard, sesame, and Isabgol were grown in some villages where irrigation was dependent on tubewells.

The study also found that the market survey of agricultural supply shops in Jaisalmer and Barmer revealed that most farmers buy products suggested by the shop owners. However, they use the doses at their discretion and often apply more than the prescribed amount. Agrobiodiversity in the region is relatively poor. Until 35-40 years ago, most people in the region were dependent on livestock. Wildlife habitat and movement is being negatively affected by the expansion of renewable and linear infrastructure such as wind turbines and power lines.