NESFAS’ case study on PGS in Meghalaya featured in UN-FAO latest book

Case study on “Participation Guarantee System in Meghalaya, India” included in FAO’s latest book “Labelling and Certification Schemes for Indigenous Peoples’ Foods.” The Food and Agriculture Organization officially launched the…

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Community Seed Bank in Pahamshiken: Climate Change, Food & Identity

Not very far from the ‘Pnah Kyndeng Sanctuary Bat Caves’ in Raid Nonglyngdoh (Ri-Bhoi) is the village of Pahamshiken. A quintessential Bhoi village with lots of greenery, beautifully laid paddy…

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Indigenous pest sprayer: Answers from nature’s bounty

Located in the East Garo Hills district of Meghalaya, Mandalgre is a serene, picturesque village with green hills and fresh waterfalls. With an elevation of above 1000 meters, it stands…

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