Empowering Indian Farmers: An Interview with Sneh Yadav
Organic is a way of farming in a responsible manner, where a farmer cares for mother earth, for the environment, for animals ...
Oh, the seeds of hope
"The idea is to wean farmers and home gardeners off hybrid or GM seeds and propagate the use of native or indigenous seeds"
SGPC to produce organic seeds for distribution among farmers
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has declared its intention of producing and distributing organic seed of different types of food grains, vegetables and pulses
Telangana government urged to declare state as ‘Millet’ state to prevent suicides by farmers
Satheesh said: 'Making the traditional knowledge of these farms as the foundation, 'Bangaru Telangana' can be achieved'
Tribal Priestesses Become Guardians of Seeds in Eastern India
“We are Dongria Kondh. We will die without our sacred hills and seeds.” - a priestess from the Niyamgiri Hills in eastern India.
Much to learn from Tribals
Tribal farming systems, based on the wisdom and experiences of several generations, are well-adapted to local conditions and constraints.
Built to last
A Rajasthan village has cylindrical houses that help people cope with extreme weather events
Homestay with a difference!
A unique tourism-conservation-livelihood initiative in Sarmoli, Uttarakhand, offers a learning experience for both visitors and villagers, say Ashish Kothari and Neema Pathak.
Chilika traditional fishers’ struggle
Traditional fisherwomen of Chilika lagoon struggle to safeguard and enhance their livelihoods, in the face of numerous threats