As the world increasingly moves towards climate-resilient sustainable agriculture, people are becoming more conscious about what … Organic vs. Natural Farming-What are the Differences and Which is Better?Read more
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U Tirot Sing Syiem Fights for the Khasi Hills
Defender of Land, Legacy of Indigenous Agroecological Sovereignty Background When revisiting India’s colonial resistance and partition … U Tirot Sing Syiem Fights for the Khasi HillsRead more
Haematocarpus validus-Blood fruit should be your next superfruit discovery
Over the two years, I have observed one more unique fruit from the Tura range of … Haematocarpus validus-Blood fruit should be your next superfruit discoveryRead more
Charcoal vs. Community Forests: Can Meghalaya Find a Better Way?
Recently, I visited Shillong for a three day workshop, and on the third day, during a … Charcoal vs. Community Forests: Can Meghalaya Find a Better Way?Read more
Top 7 Profitable Agribusiness Ideas in India
Introduction As India is one of the largest agricultural producers in the world, agriculture and allied … Top 7 Profitable Agribusiness Ideas in IndiaRead more
Broomstick Journey in India: From Being a Mother’s Punishing Tool to a Global Economic Contributor
lntroduction One afternoon, while walking from my department to my quarters for lunch, I came across … Broomstick Journey in India: From Being a Mother’s Punishing Tool to a Global Economic ContributorRead more
Channapatna toys, Kondapalli toys, Ettikoppa toys, Kinnal toys: Urgent Needs to Revive Traditional Wooden Toys
India’s rich tradition of wooden toy-making reflects diverse cultural heritage and artisanal craftsmanship. These toys often … Channapatna toys, Kondapalli toys, Ettikoppa toys, Kinnal toys: Urgent Needs to Revive Traditional Wooden ToysRead more
Industrial Agroforestry as a Profitable Agribusiness
Introduction The intentional integration of trees or woody perennials with crops and/or livestock within a production … Industrial Agroforestry as a Profitable AgribusinessRead more
Alder-based, Khejri-based, Large Cardamom-based, and Toko-based Agroforestry Practices: Aboriginals Agroforestry Systems Matters
Background During the pre-settlement period, the man was a hunter, collector of food, and experimenter with … Alder-based, Khejri-based, Large Cardamom-based, and Toko-based Agroforestry Practices: Aboriginals Agroforestry Systems MattersRead more
Shifting Cultivation: A Deep Dive into its Practices in India
Background During the pre-settlement period, the man was a hunter, collector of food, and experimenter with … Shifting Cultivation: A Deep Dive into its Practices in IndiaRead more
Connecting Tree Canopies: Agroforestry Gibbon Corridors to Conserve Meghalaya’s Three Intricate Endemic Species
Background The Northeastern region is experiencing a decline in its endangered flora and fauna, including Citrus … Connecting Tree Canopies: Agroforestry Gibbon Corridors to Conserve Meghalaya’s Three Intricate Endemic SpeciesRead more
Bhagoria, Bihu, Onam, Pongal, Wangala, and Beyond: India’s Harvest Festivals to Tribute the Sun, Crops, and Trees
Every year, I would celebrate Deepavali at home, a grand festival for Hindus. This year, however, … Bhagoria, Bihu, Onam, Pongal, Wangala, and Beyond: India’s Harvest Festivals to Tribute the Sun, Crops, and TreesRead more
Meghalaya’s Monsoon-Resilient Living Root Bridge
One fine Sunday, as usual, an evening telephonic conference with my BSc friends sparked the idea … Meghalaya’s Monsoon-Resilient Living Root BridgeRead more
Fostering Fifteen Forgotten Fruits: Tales from Tura Market of Garo Hills
Over the past year, we have noticed various new spices and fruits in the Tura market … Fostering Fifteen Forgotten Fruits: Tales from Tura Market of Garo HillsRead more
Wangala, a Hundred Drum Festival of Songsarek from Meghalaya
Recently, I had an opportunity to celebrate a traditional festival of Meghalaya i.e. Wangala, which is … Wangala, a Hundred Drum Festival of Songsarek from Meghalaya Read more
