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Dewlieh Community: Revival of Millet Cultivation

  Community members of Dewlieh (East Khasi Hills district) are known for practising shifting cultivation also known as ‘jhum cultivation’. Their agricultural practices favoured the cultivation of millet, an important staple and food tradition in the lives of the community. … Continue reading

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Remembering Ursula Hudson, President Slow Food Germany

  The Indigenous Partnership (TIP) and its alliances of food communities and organizations grieve the passing away of Ursula Hudson, President of Slow Food Germany and member of the Slow Food International Executive Committee, last Friday (July 10, 2020). After … 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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Comeback of the super-grain: Bringing millet back to life

People are left wondering as to what would happen if there was food scarcity during the recent Covid-19 Lockdown that struck the state and worldwide. The Government in its own way is trying its level best to provide ration at … Continue reading

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“Covid-19 Crisis an opportunity for innovation”, Mother Earth Cafe – Darichikgre village

By Chenxiang Rimchi N Marak, Janak Preet Singh and Bhogtoram Mawroh The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the economy throughout the world with small business being particularly vulnerable because of their lack of capital to tide over the lull in the … Continue reading

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