The Market Exists. So, Why Are Meghalaya’s Farmers Still Poor?
Over the last few weeks, there have been distressing visuals of farmers dumping their produce at throwaway prices because of a lack of buyers. Then the National People’s Party (NPP)…
Over the last few weeks, there have been distressing visuals of farmers dumping their produce at throwaway prices because of a lack of buyers. Then the National People’s Party (NPP)…
In today’s world, where people are becoming increasingly health-conscious, the food you eat is often considered a marker of how healthy you are. Organic whole foods and fresh produce are…
We were in Umang Nongbah, Ri-Bhoi, to document a traditional hill paddy farming practice. The community in this village belongs to the Karbi Indigenous People group. I thought I was…
Written by Dahunika Rymbai Kong Raphida Nongrum’s journey is inseparable from the land she cultivates and the community she serves. A farmer and Community Facilitator from Itsohpair village in…
“A bird finds safety in its nest; therefore, protecting and preserving nests is essential. When birds thrive, our agriculture flourishes, and the ecosystem remains healthy and alive,” said Bah Niren…
Co-written by Naphishisha Nongsiej, Associate, NESFAS Community values of sharing and caring remain strong among Indigenous communities in Meghalaya. Even as the world changes rapidly, traditions of mutual support,…