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NESFAS

The mission of NESFAS is to connect people to the importance of agrobiodiversity and the pleasures of tasty, local food. It is a platform where indigenous peoples can voice their opinions, exchange knowledge between traditional practices and science and reaffirm pride in their local food systems. NESFAS believes that food, when responsibly produced, protects the environment, enhances our health and well being and highlights the role of women as custodians of our agrobiodiversity and our food ways. NESFAS therefore envisions a future where our food systems are defined by a strong bond between people, planet, plate and culture. NESFAS, which is chaired by Mr. Phrang Roy, emerged as the outcome of the collaborative efforts between the Indigenous Partnership for Agrobiodiversity and Food Sovereignty, Rome and Slow Food International. It is increasingly connecting many local and international partners interested in agroecological practices.
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Carving a learning platform. ๐Ÿƒ

Students of the Master's and Bachelor's of Social Work Department from St. Joseph College, Ukhrul, Manipur, visited NESFAS as part of their academic curriculum for their Social Work Degree. ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸŽ“ ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽ“

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Building resilience through Agroecology Learning Circles.

Kong Rihun Sungoh of Ksehrynchang community in Jaintia Hills comes up with an innovative approach to tackle pest control.

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Pests are posing a large problem for organic produce over the years, resulting in pesticide usage; chemical pesticides and fertilizers
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As the COP27 is ongoing, NESFAS and The Indigenous Partnership emphasize the importance of indigenous wisdom in addressing the current climate crisis.

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#NoWomanNoKrai ๐ŸŒพ๐ŸŒพ

Kong Lobhabi Marweiรฑ, an Agroecology Learning Circle member from Mawlum Mawjahksew, is among the many farmers reviving millet in her community.

"I am overjoyed to be able to grow millet. For a long time, I had only heard millet-related stories from my peers and other communities. With the coming of NESFAS to our community and through the support of Kong Merrysha, a senior NESFAS staff member, we have been able to procure millet seeds, and since then we have been involved in growing millet crops," shared Kong Lobabhi Marwein.

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Harvest in the office!

This week, our office garden has produced delicious vegetables like broad beans, radish leaves and tree tomatoes. ๐Ÿ…๐ŸŒพ๐ŸŒฟ

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Wishing for a prosperous harvest to the Indigenous Communities in Meghalaya on the occasion of Shad Nongkrem. ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒพ

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Building resilience through Agroecology Learning Circles.

Kong Rihun Sungoh of Ksehrynchang community in Jaintia Hills comes up with an innovative approach to tackle pest control.

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As the @COP27P is ongoing, NESFAS and TIP emphasize the importance of indigenous wisdom in addressing the current climate crisis.

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Harvest in the office!

This week, our office garden has produced delicious vegetables like broad beans, radish leaves and tree tomatoes. ๐Ÿ…๐ŸŒพ๐ŸŒฟ

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Kong Bisikrin Marwein, an ALC member from Mawlum Mawjahksew, is maximising the use of land and diversifying her kitchen garden. ๐ŸŒฟ

She started an innovative way of using the furrow for starting a nursery for lettuce and made a canopy with bamboo and recycled cloth. ๐ŸŒฑ https://t.co/Mqg0uTPiaW
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Playing a pivotal role in soil health advocacy!

Bah Maring of Mawrynkang community, urges fellow farmers to use Berkeley composting for soil fertility and to completely avoid the use of chemical fertilisers. ๐ŸŒพ

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Unique practices among indigenous communities in the South West Garo Hills!

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