In search of a better life…
When the grass looks greener on the other side, it is not only hard to resist, but it can also make life easier when we reach it. Human migration is…
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November 30, 2017
Where is the love, if there is no food?
Originally published: Committee on World Food Security CFS44 Why do we eat food? Yes, food sustains us in all possible ways. But it can also be an ultimate goal for…
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October 11, 2017
A ride back to our roots: Inter-school Indigenous Food Cooking Competition
The Inter School Indigenous Food Cooking Competition Shillong was held on the 23rd September 2017 at 'Lahai-roi' Gardens, Umkdait, Nongmensong Shillong, as part of the Golden Jubilee Celebration organized Seven Set…
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September 25, 2017
In loving memory of Dr. Bhuwon Ratna Sthapit, dear friend of NESFAS
Originally published in Platform for Agrobiodiversity Research (PAR) "In loving memory of Dr. Bhuwon Ratna Sthapit, Community Based Agrobiodiversity defender, mentor and dear friend of PAR" We are deeply saddened to…
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September 4, 2017
Mr. Shanmiki Kyndait, Beekeeper from Mopyut
“Beekeeping for livelihood and sustainable agricultural development” focus of 2017
"Beekeeping for livelihood and sustainable agricultural development" is the theme of the "World Honey Bee Day" 2017 that was celebrated in Meghalaya, India. The “World Honey Bee Day” was celebrated on…
August 20, 2017
Indigenous agricultural practices hold key to maintaining biodiversity & mitigating climate change
INDIGENOUS AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES HOLD KEY TO MAINTAINING BIODIVERSITY & MITIGATING CLIMATE CHANGE Source: Indigenous agricultural practices hold key to maintaining biodiversity & mitigating climate change In early May 2017, the…
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July 18, 2017