Livelihoods

Environmental conservation and sustainability, respecting ecological integrity and limits

The search for dignified, ecologically sustainable and meaningful livelihoods and jobs is featured in this section. This includes the continuation and enhancement of fulfilling traditional occupations that communities choose to continue, including in agriculture, pastoralism, forestry, fisheries, crafts, and others in the primary economy. It also includes sustainable, dignified jobs in manufacturing and service sectors where producers and service-providers are in control of their destinies and revenues are equitably distributed.

World Messenger of Natural Farming: Larry Korn (1947-2019)

Larry Korn's dedication and invaluable contribution to the cause of natural farming will continue to inspire many for a very long time

How millet farming empowers women

The Millet Sisters Network trains women across the country in organic farming by using vermicompost, farm manure and cow products.

A Relationship with seeds – the Paataalkot story (a translation)

Dahiya Farming assures nutrition and food security, besides saving agro-biodiversity

शेतकरी आणि पर्यावरण (in Marathi)

गावाच्या पाणलोटक्षेत्राचं अत्यंत विचारपूर्वक नियोजन करायला हवं. ओढ्यांच्या उगमाला जंगल पुनरुज्जीवनाची सुरवात करायला हवी.

How Many Farmer Producer Companies Are There in India?

It is imperative to understand exactly how many producer companies there are.

In Kashmir, an imperilled zone of peace

" ... a number of peaceful protests were organised here and in Srinagar and no incident of violence was ever reported,”

Phasepardhis, from Hunters to Keepers: Journey of Transformation

Phasepardhis, an adivasi community, use their traditional knowledge to regenerate grasslands and support its wildlife, enhancing livelihoods

Sikkim sees surge in butterfly biodiversity

What do farms have to do with butterflies?

For vote-seekers, a manifesto from livestock breeders

Compensation is due for grazing-land in forests, lost when a dam is being built or development projects are undertaken.