Agricultural Minister Singh’s Comments Reveal a History of Neglect of Small Farmers
Social media is abuzz over Indian Agricultural Minister Radha Mohan Singh’s recent comments concerning farmer’s suicides. In a written statement to Parliament, Singh cited a report by the National...
Visible Work, Invisible Women – Online Gallery by P. Sainath
We’ve recently happened upon a remarkable photo exhibition by P. Sainath, the famous journalist of agrarian India. In the gallery, Sainath narrates a series of photos depicting the grueling...
With Support from 9 Agricultural Universities, Organic Agriculture in India is On the Rise
Just this past March, we attended the Scientific Conference of the 5th National Organic Farming Conference in Chandigarh, India. The organic farming conference took place from February 28th-March 2nd,...
Scaling Up Solar Powered Desalination to Meet High Demand
As more and more cities are experiencing water shortages due to drought or because of their location in desert regions, governments are turning to desalination to meet the demand...
“Drought proofing” agriculture with agroecology
Agroecology is an approach to agriculture that combines crop science, ecology, and social scientific knowledge to maximize agricultural production in ways that support both the existing environment and communities...
California Drought: No Solutions Coming from Big Agribusiness
Almost everyone is taking drastic measures to mitigate the impact of California’s drought crisis. The California Energy Commission raised the efficiency standards for toilets, urinals, and faucets, requiring all...
System of Rice Intensification in Karnataka India
In this short video from Karnataka, India, the narrator explains why the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) is such an important innovation for many rice farmers. It produces higher...
The Value of Traditional Seeds for Small Farmers
Here is a highly informative video that explains the value of traditional seeds to many small farmers in India. When the Government of India pushed farmers to switch to...
Lima Climate Talks Bogged Down and Un-ambitious; Need to Listen to Grassroots Organizations
This week, representatives from more than 120 nations are meeting in Lima, Peru for the UN Summit on Climate Change. The convention is the latest round of international negotiations...
Coal not the development solution needed by India’s poor
The New York Times reported today that India plans to double its reliance on coal power over the next five years. The country already extracts 565 million tons of...