by Rukmini | Jul 20, 2009 | Agroecology, Articles, Food safety, security and sovereignity
P.V Satheesh By gaining critical control over seeds rural women have recovered traditional landraces and biodiversity in agriculture. Initiatives such as Alternative PDS and Food Sovereignty Trust by Deccan Development Society have not only ensured heightened access... by Rukmini | Jul 20, 2009 | Agroecology, Articles, Farmer's Diary, Food safety, security and sovereignity
Even during the days when men used to go to the forests hunting animals and collecting tubers and fruits, women used to grow tubers and food crops in their backyards. So the women were the first to grow crops. Even today, in places where the machines have not... by Rukmini | Jul 20, 2009 | Agroecology, Articles, Food safety, security and sovereignity
Naresh Jadav and Pallavi Sobti-Rajpal Understanding the issues and perspectives of the community, giving voice to their ideas and facilitating institutional building are key in bringing about a sustainable and equitable change. Bringing a ‘positive change in gender... by Rukmini | Jul 20, 2009 | Agroecology, Articles, Farm Enterprises
Jignasa Pandya and Neeruben Senma A cooperative of landless women in Gujarat are making a successful living through collective farming. By converting their village into an eco tourism centre, they are conserving and promoting local cultures and cuisine. In the... by Rukmini | Jul 20, 2009 | Articles, Resource Management, Seeds
Biswamohan Mohanty ‘Seed mothers’ of Orissa have played a crucial role in the revival of millet based farming systems. Being store houses of knowledge on local seeds and biodiversity, they have been instrumental in identifying, conserving and spreading local and... by Rukmini | Jul 20, 2009 | Articles, Farmer Enterpreneurs, Social Organisation
Utkarsh Ghate Self sustainable models of CBOs have created newer opportunities for small farmers and rural entrepreneurs to increase and sustain rural incomes. This innovative initiative by CCD has helped in meeting rural demands of food, health, energy and...