The shift to agroecological farming started with a small step in Kalamunda in Odisha. With multiple agencies support, women farmers learnt the techniques of natural farming and...
Nurturing climate resilience in agriculture by women farmers
Climate Resilient Agriculture is a comprehensive approach designed to ensure the sustainable use of a given ecosystem's natural resources, incorporating both crop and livestock...
Pathways to promote agroecology
Agroecological approaches are highly location specific as they connect the links between the food needs, livelihoods, local culture, environment and the economics. Education on...
Women organising agroecology for resilience in the Sahel
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...
Transitioning towards organic farming
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...
The power of women’s networks for agroecology in India
“We knew we needed a space to save our native varieties of seeds and transmit the traditional knowledge of farming which is agroecological, which does not harm nature,” says...
Our garden, our life
Across the world, the concept of ‘grow your own food’ is gaining popularity, especially in cities and towns. Rapid urbanization has increased the solid waste polluting our...
Eco alternatives for small-holder farmers
Farmers are interested to adopt the alternative options to agrochemicals. Adoption of disease resistant varieties and availability of bio-pesticides have great potential to...
No fertilisers, no pesticides – This Karnataka farmers uses only solar energy
Kailash Murthy’s experiment with natural farming stands out as a model for every small and marginal farmer in the country. Ecology can survive without economics but economics...