by Rukmini | Jul 19, 2008 | Agroecology, Articles, Resilience (Climate)
Gehendra Bahadur Gurung and Dinanath Bhandari It is now apparent that dealing with, and adapting to, climate change is unavoidable. Nepal’s temperature is rising faster than the global average, and rainfall is becoming unpredictable. Many communities are struggling to... by Rukmini | Jul 19, 2008 | Agroecology, Articles, Crop Production, Farmer's Diary
Shanmukha M. Dyamakkanavar is a progressive chilli farmer following organic cultivation methods. His knowledge is based on experience inherited from his father and the technical support from various agencies promoting organic cultivation. Here is his experience of... by Rukmini | Jul 19, 2008 | Agroecology, Articles, Resilience (Climate)
Dhansukh Shah Forecasting weather conditions helps farmers to adjust and manage their cropping activities. It becomes all the more important with the changes in climatic conditions gaining significance. While scientific forecasting is being done in different ways, the... by Rukmini | Jul 19, 2008 | Agroecology, Articles, Resilience (Climate)
Blythe McKay Farm Radio International recently held a script-writing competition on the topic of adapting to climate change. Working together with different partners, the fifteen winners’ scripts were distributed to over 500 radio organisations across sub-Saharan... by Rukmini | Jul 19, 2008 | Articles, Social Organisation, Women
Aga Khan Foundation Marginalised communities, such as Siddis in Gujarat, often accept entrenched poverty, deprivation and exclusion as a way of life. Development under such circumstances is not just about reaching the unreached, it is about contending with low esteem,... by Rukmini | Jul 19, 2008 | Articles, Social Organisation
Rajesh Paudel Policies and practices combined with the empowerment of people at the grassroots can bring about significant changes in the livelihoods of the poor. Involving local communities is essential for making decisions that affect their livelihoods. The Bote,...