by Team LEISA India | Sep 15, 2021 | Agroecology, Articles, Horticulture
Regions around the world have different gastronomic and culinary traditions. Similarly, different cultures have access to a variety of different fruits and vegetables and have different nutritional recommendations and guidelines for a proper diet. Yet, one thing that... by Team LEISA India | Sep 15, 2021 | Agroecology, Articles, Horticulture
Women in the Andean highlands of Cocapata, Bolivia, play a leading role in re-establishing peasant ways of farming, while building innovative connections with urban people. In doing so, they are creating agricultural systems that not only nourish the community and its... 
by Team LEISA India | Sep 15, 2021 | Agroecology, Articles, Horticulture
BAIF’s innovative model of “Agri-horti-forestry (Wadi)” integrates horticulture into the farming system for sustainable livelihoods through climate smart practices, productive engagement with under-utilized land and optimal use of local resources. The model with... 
by Team LEISA India | Jun 30, 2021 | Articles, Trade, Value addition
Value addition can be achieved through simple practices. Cooperation, coordination, convergence, inclusiveness of communities and handholding by a premier research institute resulted in successful social innovation in Pathiyoor Panchayat region in Kerala. Family farms... by Team LEISA India | Jun 30, 2021 | Articles, Trade, Value addition
Farmer Producer Organizations have a vast potential in helping the small and marginal farmers to address their challenges successfully. Building capacities of these organisations in value addition will result in better quality of produce, improve their bargaining... 
by Team LEISA India | Jun 30, 2021 | Articles, Trade, Value addition
Fruit processing is often associated with high investment, deterring small farmers to take up value addition. ICAR with its simple technology and initial handholding support, has helped litchi farmers in Bihar achieve big dreams. Talk to any litchi seller/ retailer,...