Minor foodgrains such as kuri, kodra, bati, baota, kang, cheena, hama, hamli and gujro have a better nutritional value than wheat.

The Sangam focused on the traditional food cultures of the Rajasthan desert area, and revival of diversity and organic production.

Farmers across the country brought their stories to the forum, along with their seeds, getting to know traditional agricultural practices of other states.

A food safari in the desert of Rajasthan reveals a variety difficult to imagine in cities

“The organic vegetables are more expensive, and I have a family to feed.” “It’s supposed to be better for you, but the imported vegies are bigger,”

Dependence on uncultivated foods adds a richness to diets, which has saved many lives during times of calamity.

"A lot of our products are cheaper than the inorganic equivalent in supermarkets, since our overheads are low."

Sahaja Samrudha farmers have conserved and revived over 700 traditional paddy varieties and facilitated the conservation of more than 68 varieties of millets.

Indigenous communities of Northeast India are guardians of its unique biodiversity and food culture.