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India air pollution ‘cutting crop yields by almost half’

Researchers analysed yields for wheat and rice alongside pollution data, and concluded significant decreases in yield could be attributed to two air pollutants, black carbon and ground level ozone. The finding has implications for global food security as India is a major rice exporter. Continue reading

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Work With NESFAS

NESFAS is looking for an Office Secretary  Minimum Qualification: Graduate Skills: Shorthand, data entry, fluent in English and Khasi Experience: Minimum 3 years in required field Walk in interview: 30 May 2015, 11 am to 1 pm, at – NESFAS office, Kerrie Ville, … Continue reading

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Work With NESFAS

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the ad hoc research project entitled ”Assessment of nutritional status, health and lifestyle of women, prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies and lifestyle diseases, food biodiversity as well as infant and child feeding practices in North East Population” funded by North East Slow Food and Agrobiodiversity Society, Shillong , Meghalaya, India. Continue reading

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Climate change and the Catholic Church

Like Pope Francis, religious leaders of all major religions are urging us to fulfil our moral responsibilities to the future of Earth Continue reading

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Linking Indigenous Food Systems with Soil Fertility

The 14th session of the United Nations permanent forum on Indigenous Issues is taking place at the UN Headquarters in New York from 20th  to 1st May 2015. At a side event organised by the FAO, CBD, Government of Nicaragua, Tebtebba, … Continue reading

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Short Tender Notice

North East Slow Food and Agrobiodiversity Society invites re-tender and final notice from competent and professional photographers and agencies for producing a coffee table book and a photo story/essay on Documentation of Cultural Heritage of Meghalaya.

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