Recent evidence from India suggests that rearing indigenous poultry rather than focusing on commercial breeds that give a higher yield can significantly contribute to the...
Women livestock keepers of South India prefer local to global breeds
For most women in South India, rearing local breeds is hassle free, add-on and a part-time activity that can be combined with other income generating activities. Authors through...
Native varieties take back the show
Anitha Pailoor “These are my air tickets to Thailand and Malaysia. Look at these photographs taken at the conference. That was a thrilling experience for me away from the routine...
Tribals show the way for conserving indigenous crop varieties
Dumeri is a small village in Kalahandi district, with a population of about thirty households most of whom are Kandha and God tribals. The village has about 200 acres of...