by Rukmini | Jul 11, 2004 | Articles, Post Harvest Management, Trade
M.Natarajan and Santha Govind The hilly communities of Kalrayan hills in Tamil Nadu, India, have predominantly tribal population who depend largely on agriculture and livestock. In this area, the tribal women are in close contact with agro-ecological system in which... by Rukmini | Jul 11, 2004 | Articles, Post Harvest Management, Trade
Hasrat Arjjumend Central India especially Madhya Pradesh, has a large ratio of tribal population, such as, Gond, Korku, Baiga, Bharia, Bhil, Bhilala and Saharia. In general, it is believed that the tribal farmers are unskilled and have primordial knowledge of... by Rukmini | Jul 11, 2004 | Articles, Post Harvest Management, Trade
In India, a large quantity of food grains is stored in villages in different traditional storages structures and containers. It is estimated that sixty to seventy percent of food grains produced in the country is stored at home level in indigenous storage structures.... by Rukmini | Jul 11, 2004 | Articles, Post Harvest Management, Trade
Post harvest transportation of farm produce requires designing and developing vehicles with adequate knowledge on engineering and technology aspects. However, less formally-educated farmers too have tried developing indegenous transport suitable for local conditions. ... by Rukmini | Jul 11, 2004 | Articles, Social Organisation, Youth
Agriculture, inspite of new technologies, seems to be a losing proposition to most of the farmers. In such situations, many farmers particularly the youth tend to disassociate with the profession, seeking greener pastures elsewhere. There is a need therefore, to prove... by Rukmini | Jul 11, 2004 | Articles, Education, Youth
S. Vijayalakshmi Farmers in Puliangudi in Tamil Nadu, though reeling under drought, have been practicing innovative and indigenous farming methods. Gomathinayagam, a farmer has been doyen in propagating Natural Farming and Joint Family System. Gomathinayagam is...