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Session 3: 2nd turning of the Compost at Laitsohpliah

On 1st December 2016, the second turning of compost making was conducted at Laitsohpliah, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. The methods were the same as was conducted during the previous session conducted a couple of days ago. In which the layers of the … Continue reading

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“Piano with Friends” Benefit Concert for William Lewis Boys Home, Mawphlang

The William Lewis Boys Home Orphanage in Mawphlang, Meghalaya received global attention at Rome, Italy. Over the last couple of years through NESFAS, the Indigenous Partnership for Agrobiodiversity and Food Sovereignty (TIP) has been extending their work in the villages … Continue reading

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Session 2 Composting Workshop at Laitsohpliah: The 1st turning

The Rotation of the layers of the compost pile during the 1st turning is necessary to ensure active decomposition in all the layers. The top most layer of the compost is now placed at the bottom. While the inner-most layer … Continue reading

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NE Connect at 8th BIOFACH India

From the 10th-12th November 2016, the eighth edition of BIOFACH India together with INDIA ORGANIC organised The Organic Fair showcasing the country’s organic diversity at the NSIC Exhibition Grounds, Okhla, New Delhi. Nürnberg Messe India (NMIND), International Competence Centre for … Continue reading

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Green gold for farmers empowerment

For the last couple of years, a great deal of awareness on health consciousness among the people in Meghalaya, or any other region, has risen. It has led them to insist eating primarily on clean food. Today, most of the … Continue reading

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Learn how to make contemporary food with millet (Krai)

Millet ( in Khasi is called as Krai) is an important crop that farmers of the bygone days were really fond of. However, with the passage of time, people have forgotten about millet. NESFAS appreciates those who make an effort to … Continue reading

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