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Read more about the article Linking Schools to Agrobiodiversity: NESFAS’ latest initiative to oust Malnutrition through school meals kicks off at 5 schools
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Linking Schools to Agrobiodiversity: NESFAS’ latest initiative to oust Malnutrition through school meals kicks off at 5 schools

The official launch of the six-month-long, “Linking Schools to Agrobiodiversity for Improved diets, Nutrition, and Livelihoods” initiative by NESFAS was held at Ladmawphlang Community Hall on the 20th of May 2022. The event, which was conducted at the solar-powered community hall of Ladmawphlang.

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May 21, 2022
Read more about the article Mulum Community Seed Bank leads the way in preserving and disseminating Indigenous seeds
Community Seed Bank at Mulum, West Jaintia Hills
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Mulum Community Seed Bank leads the way in preserving and disseminating Indigenous seeds

Before the intervention of SURE and NESFAS, farmers of the Mulum community in West Jaintia Hills preserved their seeds in the traditional method that had been practised since the olden days - the seeds were either kept hanging above the fireplace or wrapped in a cloth and kept near the fireplace.

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May 18, 2022
Read more about the article Mulum Community Seed Bank leads the way in preserving and disseminating Indigenous seeds
Community Seed Bank at Mulum, West Jaintia Hills
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Mulum Community Seed Bank leads the way in preserving and disseminating Indigenous seeds

Before the intervention of SURE and NESFAS, farmers of the Mulum community in West Jaintia Hills preserved their seeds in the traditional method that had been practised since the olden days - the seeds were either kept hanging above the fireplace or wrapped in a cloth and kept near the fireplace.

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May 18, 2022
Read more about the article Keeping the tradition alive: Mynriah farmer still relies on Almanac for sowing
Bah Phrangstar Shabong in his garden
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Keeping the tradition alive: Mynriah farmer still relies on Almanac for sowing

Bah Phranstar Shabong, a traditional knowledge holder and custodian farmer from Mynriah village, East Khasi Hills, is someone who still practices a unique traditional method of sowing and harvesting based on the moon cycle. He observes the various cyclic moon phases from a Khasi calendar Almanac (an annual calendar containing important dates and statistical information).

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May 14, 2022
Read more about the article Keeping the tradition alive: Mynriah farmer still relies on Almanac for sowing
Bah Phrangstar Shabong in his garden
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Keeping the tradition alive: Mynriah farmer still relies on Almanac for sowing

Bah Phranstar Shabong, a traditional knowledge holder and custodian farmer from Mynriah village, East Khasi Hills, is someone who still practices a unique traditional method of sowing and harvesting based on the moon cycle. He observes the various cyclic moon phases from a Khasi calendar Almanac (an annual calendar containing important dates and statistical information).

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May 14, 2022
Read more about the article Social work students of St. Edmund’s College learn best practices of Indigenous Food Systems: Exposure visit facilitated by NESFAS at Khweng
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Social work students of St. Edmund’s College learn best practices of Indigenous Food Systems: Exposure visit facilitated by NESFAS at Khweng

NESFAS facilitated an exposure visit on May 12, 2022 for the 2nd Semester students of Bachelor of Social Work, St Edmund's College at Khweng, Ri-Bhoi. The programme saw the participation of 36 students. The main objective of this exposure visit is to collaborate with various NGOs for their study tour and rural camps as part of their curriculum and also to understand the works done by such organisations.

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May 13, 2022