by Team LEISA India | Mar 29, 2021 | Agroecology, Articles, Women
The COVID-19 situation has exacerbated the existing crises in the Sahel. Just before the pandemic broke out, an innovative approach to strengthen people’s resilience through agroecology was starting to bear fruit in Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali and Senegal. At the centre...
by Team LEISA India | Mar 29, 2021 | Agroecology, Articles, Ecological inputs
Farming is changing. From chemical to traditional again – but with a new touch, new perspective, and new challenges. Be it Organic, Regenerative or Zero Budget farming, what will matter most to farmers is its economic and environmental sustainability. ...
by Team LEISA India | Mar 29, 2021 | Agroecology, Articles, Ecological inputs, Pest and Disease Management
There is a need for paradigm shift in extension approaches from individual to community level, with active community participation. Such specific extension approaches could increase the adoption of technologies, offer scope for refinement of technologies, evaluation...
by Team LEISA India | Mar 29, 2021 | Agroecology, Articles, Ecological inputs
Concerted efforts towards creating awareness on organic agriculture with necessary training, handholding and supportive policies is pushing Srilanka towards becoming a toxic free nation. The natural ecosystem is very well diversified, and does not need external...
by Team LEISA India | Mar 29, 2021 | Agroecology, Articles, Ecological inputs
Paderu women have proved that despite having access to fewer resources, it is possible to adopt agroecological methods of farming, with some initial assistance and training. Use of biologicals is only a small step towards a greener mode of farming, but has the...
by Team LEISA India | Mar 29, 2021 | Agroecology, Articles, Ecological inputs
Farmers dependant on rainfall are always vulnerable. But turning crisis into an opportunity requires determination and support from many. Sebastian is one such example who transformed into a role model, supporting farmers transition to organic farming methods. It is a...