A technical training on pest management was organized by NESFAS at Samingre in West Garo Hills on the 10th of May, 2022. A progressive farmer, Shri. Rajesh. B. Marak, from the village of Darechikgre, West Garo Hills, facilitated the training in the presence of NESFAS team. Continue reading
A virtual event was organized by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on 20th May on World Bee Day to commemorate the diversity of bees and beekeeping systems, also highlighting pollinator experts and practitioners from across the world. Continue reading
The official launch of the six-month-long, “Linking Schools to Agrobiodiversity for Improved diets, Nutrition, and Livelihoods” initiative by NESFAS was held at Ladmawphlang Community Hall on the 20th of May 2022. The event, which was conducted at the solar-powered community hall of Ladmawphlang. Continue reading
Before the intervention of SURE and NESFAS, farmers of the Mulum community in West Jaintia Hills preserved their seeds in the traditional method that had been practised since the olden days – the seeds were either kept hanging above the fireplace or wrapped in a cloth and kept near the fireplace. Continue reading
Bah Phranstar Shabong, a traditional knowledge holder and custodian farmer from Mynriah village, East Khasi Hills, is someone who still practices a unique traditional method of sowing and harvesting based on the moon cycle.
He observes the various cyclic moon phases from a Khasi calendar Almanac (an annual calendar containing important dates and statistical information). Continue reading
NESFAS facilitated an exposure visit on May 12, 2022 for the 2nd Semester students of Bachelor of Social Work, St Edmund’s College at Khweng, Ri-Bhoi. The programme saw the participation of 36 students.
The main objective of this exposure visit is to collaborate with various NGOs for their study tour and rural camps as part of their curriculum and also to understand the works done by such organisations. Continue reading
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