Monthly Archives: July 2020

Job vacancy: Independent consultant to evaluate its project intervention in terms of increased production of climate-resilient and micronutrient-rich species

NESFAS is hiring an independent consultant to evaluate its project intervention in terms of increased production of climate-resilient and micronutrient-rich species. Last date of application: 24th July 2020 Background: The North East Slow Food and Agrobiodiversity Society (NESFAS) is undertaking … Continue reading

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What foods did your ancestors love?- Aparna Pallavi, TEDX Talks

Via TEDx Talks: Around the world, Indigenous food cultures vanish because of industrialized agriculture and a shifting, Western-influenced concept of the ideal diet. Food researcher Aparna Pallavi explores why once-essential culinary traditions disappear from people’s lives and memories almost without … Continue reading

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Food Sovereignty: The Way Forward for Agriculture in Meghalaya Post Covid-19

By Bhogtoram Mawroh In their 2013 document Food Security and Sovereignty (Base Document for Discussion) FAO stated “Without the right to food one cannot guarantee life, dignity or the enjoyment of other human rights”. The importance of food was brought … Continue reading

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NESFAS welcomes new Executive Director

The Advisory Board of NESFAS and its staff welcomed Pius Ranee as the new Executive Director of NESFAS. He succeeds Dr. Melari Nongrum who returns to Martin Luther Christian University as the Dean, School of Social Work. With eight years … Continue reading

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Business opportunity: Suppliers/dealers for filmmaking equipment

Invitation for Tender for the Provision of Participatory Video Equipment. On behalf of North East Slow Food and Agrobiodiversity Society (hereafter referred to as NESFAS), the Executive Director invites you to submit a tender in relation to provision of Participatory … Continue reading

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