by Team LEISA India | Dec 22, 2015 | Articles, Farmer's Diary, Tree Farming
Vegetation is very important for the existence of all living organisms. It provides oxygen, water, food and shelter for all the creations of the universe. But, unfortunately owing to growing population coupled with consumeristic life styles, forests are being... 
by Team LEISA India | Dec 22, 2015 | Agroecology and Development, Articles, Biodiversity
As a human collective, we have used nature as a commodity, and a resource for our own gain, without considering the consequences. Now, it is time to give back to nature, allowing her to replenish, so we may once again live in a sustainable, bio-diverse and abundant... by Team LEISA India | Dec 22, 2015 | Agroecology and Development, Articles, Biodiversity, Farmer's Diary
During 1970’s, as a small boy I was witnessing my father’s interaction with the share croppers. They were cultivating finger millet as a mixed crop in the upstream land area and local varieties of rice in the command area of the tank in ‘Punaji’, located around 35 kms... by Team LEISA India | Dec 22, 2015 | Agroecology and Development, Articles, Biodiversity
High human and livestock pressure on the sandy lands bereft of natural vegetation cover, are resulting in serious soil erosion and dust emissions. Unless we gear up our efforts to increase the perennial vegetation cover several fold, link it with alternative... 
by Team LEISA India | Dec 22, 2015 | Articles, Tree Farming
Development interventions when integrated harmoniously with existing eco-systems can lead to tangible improvements in the living conditions and self sustained development of the rural people. Such activities can better equip local communities to improve their... 
by Team LEISA India | Dec 22, 2015 | Agroecology and Development, Articles, Biodiversity
Drought although occurs as a natural phenomenon, human interventions also induce droughts, increasing the vulnerability of the poor in the semi arid regions. Watershed development is found to be an appropriate drought proofing solution to address the issue of drought...