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Madanrtiang spearheads community-led indigenous seed preservation

The community seed bank (CSB) in Madanrtiang, Ri-Bhoi District, was set up in 2021, led by the members of the Agroecology Learning Circle (ALC). It was facilitated by NESFAS with the support of REC under the ‘No one shall be left behind initiative’ project, to safeguard and preserve indigenous seeds, promote seed exchange among communities and encourage sustainable use of local varieties of seeds.

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March 21, 2022
Read more about the article Bah Grossful Pariong and his 20 ducks: A story of an unconventional way of pest management
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Bah Grossful Pariong and his 20 ducks: A story of an unconventional way of pest management

Ever since mankind started practicing agriculture, many animals have been used to assist farmers in tilling, sowing, and harvesting crops from the farm. However, in the small village of Mawkamoit Dongpdeng in West Khasi Hills, a custodian farmer is becoming the talk of the village for using his team of 20 ducks to act as pest sentries in his farm. 

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March 17, 2022
Read more about the article Women empowered to play active roles: 28 Village Councils include women as members
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Women empowered to play active roles: 28 Village Councils include women as members

NESFAS observed the celebration of International Women’s Day on the 8th of March 2022 by organizing a panel discussion on women empowerment, particularly on the scope of “Women Inclusion in village Council'' at their office headquarters in Laitumkhrah, Shillong.

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March 9, 2022
Read more about the article International Women’s Day – Honoring Indigenous Food Sheroes
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International Women’s Day – Honoring Indigenous Food Sheroes

On the occasion of International Women's Day 2022, under the United Nation’s theme “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”. We celebrate the women taking charge and leading the path towards sustainable food systems. 

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March 8, 2022
Read more about the article Millet: A neglected crop making a comeback
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Millet: A neglected crop making a comeback

Recently one of the authors was made aware of the Free Rice campaign launched by the World Food Programme (WFP). The campaign is implemented through the Freerice website and mobile application which allows participants to donate rice to needy families by playing a multiple-choice quiz game.

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March 5, 2022
Read more about the article Participatory Video Fellows win prizes in film competition
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Participatory Video Fellows win prizes in film competition

As part of the ‘Festival of Scope for all Science Communication Popularisation and its Extension’ the State Council Science Technology & Environment (SCSTE), Meghalaya celebrated National Science Day at All Saints Hall Shillong, on the 28th of February 2022. There, the SCSTE gave away the prizes for the Short Videography Competition on the theme ‘Indigenous Technologies of Meghalaya’.

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February 28, 2022