by Team LEISA India | Dec 18, 2015 | Agroecology, Articles, Family Farming
The organisations working together in the Agricultural Biodiversity Knowledge Programme (agrobiodiversity@knowledged) initiated by Oxfam Novib and Hivos all work with family farmers who make a living by using, conserving and regenerating the agricultural biodiversity... 
by Team LEISA India | Dec 18, 2015 | Agroecology, Articles, Family Farming
Farmers often try new ideas in their fields and develop many local technologies by innovations and adaptations. These innovations are based on deep knowledge of the local environments, ecologically and environmentally sound. This paper documents such an innovative... by Team LEISA India | Dec 18, 2015 | Agroecology, Articles, Family Farming
Owing to its predominance and advantages, family farming can have a significant role to play in feeding the world, eradicating poverty, ensuring the sustainable management of natural resources and ecosystem services and preserving local cultural heritage. Family... 
by Team LEISA India | Dec 18, 2015 | Articles, Education, Farmer Innovations
Processed cardamom has more market value but processing of cardamom is a labour intensive process. Owing to lack of support from research institutions, farmers in the region have become innovative and have developed suitable technologies for some of the post harvest... 
by Team LEISA India | Dec 18, 2015 | Agroecology, Articles, Family Farming
In the westernmost region of the Caroline Islands of Micronesia lies the Republic of Palau. Palauan traditional farming shows how agriculture, family values and culture are interconnected. Despite these connections, family farms are facing challenges. By joining... 
by Team LEISA India | Dec 18, 2015 | Agroecology, Articles, Family Farming
Efficient use of resources, time and energy is possible by creating self replicating cycles within the system. The careful selection of species – both plant and animal, the effective utilization of space and resources and efficient recycling processes will not...