Getting rid of pests the natural way

Pests are posing a large problem for organic produce over the years, resulting in pesticide usage; chemical pesticides and fertilizers pose a humongous threat to the quality of crops. The…

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Bah Maring from Mawryngkang promotes Berkeley Composting

Composting methods are becoming quite the rage off late due to their amazing benefits and high yield outcomes without adverse effects to the environment. There are several such methods of…

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The innovative uses of java jute in shifting cultivation

Located in the South West Garo Hills District of Meghalaya, about 40 kilometres from the main town of Tura, are the adjoining communities of Kokatolgre, Baladinggre, Masudigre and Rongchadenggre. The…

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Women farmers of Khapmaw pave way to others to use natural pesticides

Two energetic women, from Khapmaw community, with a progressive mindset and indomitable spirit were the first two among their Agroecology Learning Circle (ALC) group to experiment on making natural biopesticides…

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