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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 Resilience of the Khasi Food System in times of COVID-19 presented at  FAO webinar
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Resilience of the Khasi Food System in times of COVID-19 presented at  FAO webinar

Indigenous Peoples have never been vulnerable; in fact, they are the living proof of human resilience. For thousands of years, Indigenous Peoples have lived in harmony with nature, developing dynamic and adaptive knowledge, know-how, skills, and practices to observe the environment, anticipate and respond to shocks.

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February 12, 2022
Read more about the article Event – Agrobiodiversity Tour with the Indigenous Communities of Meghalaya
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Event – Agrobiodiversity Tour with the Indigenous Communities of Meghalaya

The pandemic exposed the fragility of the global food system, made people more conscious about health and nutrition and the dawning realisation of the need to switch to nature- based food production. The Indigenous Peoples’ food systems are vital for food security. These biodiverse systems sustain natural resources, contribute to health and nutrition and sustain livelihoods

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November 4, 2021
Read more about the article Value Addition and Food Processing training for strengthening community entrepreneurs
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Value Addition and Food Processing training for strengthening community entrepreneurs

NESFAS recently conducted a two-days training on Food Processing and Value addition for 7 members of the PGS group from Umsawwar village. The training was held to equip community members with the necessary skill and knowledge of value addition and food processing that can help secure their income and livelihood in the future.

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October 13, 2021