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Agricultural Minister Singh’s Comments Reveal a History of Neglect of Small Farmers

ndchance 27 July, 2015 Agricultural Minister Singh’s Comments Reveal a History of Neglect of Small Farmers2015-07-27T21:39:54+00:00 small farmers No Comment
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...
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Visible Work, Invisible Women – Online Gallery by P. Sainath

ndchance 30 June, 2015 Visible Work, Invisible Women – Online Gallery by P. Sainath2015-06-30T19:05:23+00:00 Uncategorized No Comment
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...
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With Support from 9 Agricultural Universities, Organic Agriculture in India is On the Rise

ndchance 26 May, 2015 With Support from 9 Agricultural Universities, Organic Agriculture in India is On the Rise2015-06-11T18:19:35+00:00 Uncategorized No Comment
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,...
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Scaling Up Solar Powered Desalination to Meet High Demand

ndchance 4 May, 2015 Scaling Up Solar Powered Desalination to Meet High Demand2015-05-04T21:02:01+00:00 Alternative Energy No Comment
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...
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“Drought proofing” agriculture with agroecology

ndchance 16 April, 2015 “Drought proofing” agriculture with agroecology2015-04-16T18:28:51+00:00 Uncategorized No Comment
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...
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California Drought: No Solutions Coming from Big Agribusiness

ndchance 9 April, 2015 California Drought: No Solutions Coming from Big Agribusiness2015-04-09T21:05:26+00:00 Agroecology No Comment
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...
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System of Rice Intensification in Karnataka India

ndchance 19 February, 2015 System of Rice Intensification in Karnataka India2015-02-19T20:01:21+00:00 Agroecology No Comment
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...
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Agroecology

The Value of Traditional Seeds for Small Farmers

ndchance 15 January, 2015 The Value of Traditional Seeds for Small Farmers2015-01-15T22:15:07+00:00 Agroecology No Comment
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...
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Lima Climate Talks Bogged Down and Un-ambitious; Need to Listen to Grassroots Organizations

ndchance 12 December, 2014 Lima Climate Talks Bogged Down and Un-ambitious; Need to Listen to Grassroots Organizations2014-12-12T23:20:35+00:00 Uncategorized No Comment
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...
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Agroecology

Coal not the development solution needed by India’s poor

ndchance 18 November, 2014 Coal not the development solution needed by India’s poor2015-01-15T20:05:22+00:00 Agroecology No Comment
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...
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