Livelihoods

Environmental conservation and sustainability, respecting ecological integrity and limits

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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.

Millet mantra on their lips

The event comprised millets-cookery workshop, exhibition of a variety of millet products and millet cooking contest followed by a millet feast.

Kerala agriculture minister: Organic and natural farming will give farmers self reliance and climate resilience

To strengthen the ability of farmers to be self-reliant with traditional technologies and better seeds.

Camel milk is gaining popularity. Could it be an alternative for dairy market?

The dairy cooperatives in Gujarat collect 10,000 litres of camel milk per week from the Kachchh district.

Seed savers, forest food on display at 4th Kisan Swaraj Sammelan in Ahmedabad

"Sustainable farming is a viable operation and it is the answer to our unhealthy, weather prone conditions."

In A First, Hyderabad Folks Get Organic Food Directly From Farmers in Sangareddy!

Consumers support farmers upfront at the beginning of a farming season. In return, at the time of harvest, consumers are directly given farm products

Three Gujarat breeds get national recognition

“These breeds have naturally adapted to the biodiversity of the region where they belong and they need to be conserved,"

Bargur buffaloes from Erode recognised as specific breed

Adapted for grazing in the hilly terrain, the small Bargur cattle is mainly reared for milk and manure

A tie-up that can go a long way in crop cultivation

While farmers get an input assistance of ₹5,000 per acre, the consumers get the farm yield.

Nila – A river and its relationships

A revival of traditional arts and crafts along the River Bharathapuzha in Kerala