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Farmer from Mawbri advocates for return to traditional farming

In light of the much progress that has been made in the sector of agriculture, traditional methods of farming are rapidly being replaced with the conventional methods of crop production. The Green Revolution (GR), powered by excessive use of HYV seeds, chemical fertilizers, insecticides, and pesticides turned India into one of the world’s leading agricultural nations.

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February 28, 2022
Read more about the article Farmer from Mawbri advocates for return to traditional farming
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Farmer from Mawbri advocates for return to traditional farming

In light of the much progress that has been made in the sector of agriculture, traditional methods of farming are rapidly being replaced with the conventional methods of crop production. The Green Revolution (GR), powered by excessive use of HYV seeds, chemical fertilizers, insecticides, and pesticides turned India into one of the world’s leading agricultural nations.

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February 26, 2022
Read more about the article Custodian farmer from Jaintia Hills successfully promotes traditional method for pest management
Kong Halbaris preparing the experiment
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Custodian farmer from Jaintia Hills successfully promotes traditional method for pest management

Over the years, indigenous farmers from our partner communities have acknowledged and slowly adopted new and innovative appraoch for the production of healthy food while protecting both the ecology and the traditional farming system.

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February 26, 2022
Read more about the article Tackling day-to-day agricultural problems, hand-in-hand: Testimonies from the ground
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Tackling day-to-day agricultural problems, hand-in-hand: Testimonies from the ground

A workshop with Agroecology Learning Circles (ALCs) was conducted at Selbalgre Community Hall, West Garo Hills, on 22nd February 2022. Farmers from five villages- Tosekgre, Bibragre, Misimagre, Dura Kalakgre and Selbalgre participated in the programme.

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February 25, 2022
Read more about the article Recipe book on Indigenous Food launched
Kong Patricia Mukhim, Bah LSN Dykes, Bah H H Mohrmen & Bah Pius Ranee launched the book 'Ka Bam Tynre'
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Recipe book on Indigenous Food launched

On the February 23, 2022, the Society of Urban & Rural Empowerment (SURE), Jowai in collaboration with North East Slow Food Agrobiodiversity Society (NESFAS), Shillong organized a workshop on community led Agroecology Learning Circles (ALCs) and also released the Indigenous Food Recipe Book titled “Ka Bam Tynre" at Dulong Community Hall, Jowai.

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February 24, 2022
Read more about the article The inception of Agroecology Learning Circles and local methods of composting
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The inception of Agroecology Learning Circles and local methods of composting

The 17th of August, 2020 marked the inception of ALC Umsawnoldhi with 14 members. One member distributed the first compost among the ALC members of Umsawnoldhi, some members dived into training; they were Bah Phrangsngi Kro (Community Facilitator), Bah Ton Kro, Kong Tril Kro, Kong Etis Kro, and Kong Martha Ranee

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February 21, 2022