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Food Safety and Standards: Backdoor Entry Of GMO

As the prospect of the repeal of the infamous three farm laws was getting closer to reality (the laws were finally repealed on the 19th November 2021), on the 15th November 2021 the Union Government of India announced the Food Safety and Standards (Genetically Modified or Engineered Foods) Regulations, 2021. Continue reading

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School Garden for combating malnutrition in Meghalaya

As we approach the 50 years of our statehood it is important to reflect on the good and bad of the journey towards this milestone. A good way of doing that is to assess the achievements or regression that has happened among some crucial indicators of development. Continue reading

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NESFAS is hiring a communication consultant

The criteria for communications consultant/personnel can be the following: 1. Minimum qualification: Master’s Degree in any field (Preferred Mass Communication/Mass Media) 2. Experience: Minimum of 1-3 years 3. Number of posts available: 1 4. Age limit: None 5. Salary: Negotiable … Continue reading

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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 Continue reading

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Business Opportunity: Impact Assessment Study of the “No one shall be left behind initiative” project

Tenders called from firms/individuals for undertaking Impact Assessment Study of the project entitled: “No one shall be left behind initiative: Biodiversity for Food, Nutrition and Energy Security for 3000 households in Meghalaya and Nagaland” Interested firms/companies can download the tender notice … Continue reading

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These five local crops are vanishing from India’s fields

When crops vanish, there is a dramatic decrease in agro-biodiversity. Be it south, central, east or north-east, across India, several indigenous crops are vanishing. Some are going out of community use as a result of the predominance of monoculture cultivation, while others are disappearing because of the preference for hybrid varieties. Continue reading

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