by Team LEISA India | Dec 15, 2015 | Editorial
Biodiversity is the backbone of ecological and human security. It is the basis of survival of most small farmers. It directly sustains the lives and livelihoods of over 70% of India’s population. Even today, agricultural biodiversity is concentrated in regions where... by Team LEISA India | Dec 14, 2015 | Editorial
A populous nation like India, by far, predominantly rural and farm based, is confronted by dual realities – prosperity and poverty. Mixed farming meets diverse needs of the familyOn one hand, according to the Business Today, India is ranked 15th among the nations with... by Team LEISA India | Dec 10, 2015 | Editorial
Majority of rural communities in India are dependent on farming, forest and common lands to fulfil their livelihood needs. As rural farm livelihoods heavily depend on natural resources like land and water, the farming communities have been adept in practicing farming... by Team LEISA India | Dec 9, 2015 | Editorial
Good nutritional status is an important indicator of development. Despite an apparent surplus of food grains at the national level, and several efforts being made through favourable public policies, malnutrition persists. India is challenged with 43.5% children under... by Team LEISA India | Nov 26, 2015 | Editorial
Soil is an ecosystem full of life. It is neither a lifeless weathering crust of the rocks nor a single organism, but a biological organisation of the plants (with the roots), micro organisms and tiny creatures. It houses a world of tiny living creatures like microbes,... by Team LEISA India | Nov 23, 2015 | Editorial
Changing urban food demand has many implications on the food supplies from the rural areas. Urban population is increasing all over the world, more so in countries like China and India. Indian Census 2011 indicates that around 91 million people are added to urban...