Athira m. April 20, 2013 A documentary Suma Josson’s short film ‘ In Search Of Our Lost Rice Seeds’ digs into traditional farming practices of rice seed savers from Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu Campaigns and movements to conserve rice, which is more than a dietary staple for Indians, have taken many researchers to the […]
Workshop on Organic Farming 2nd November (Sat. Day) 2013, IIT, Kanpur-208 016, UP, India. Venue: Lecture Hall Complex (Room No:L8), IIT, Kanpur-208 016 Date: 2nd November 2013; Time: 9 AM — 5 PM PAST EVENTS Republic day celebration A motivational seminar was given by Prof. D.P. Mishra at IIT Kanpur National Seminar on Ancient Science […]
BANGALORE’S Call to join the world-wide MARCH AGAINST MONSANTO Join PEOPLE’s ACTION for FOOD SAFETY & SOVEREIGNTY on 15th Oct. 2013 WHY MARCH AGAINST MONSANTO? Have you heard of this agri-business company called Monsanto? Monsanto is an American company, which has become the world’s largest seed company by employing many devious strategies and tactics. Its […]
Sundarbans (WB), Sept. 29: Climate change is inspiring farmers in the Sundarbans to go back in history to a time when their forefathers grew indigenous varieties of rice using green manure. Giving the modern high-yield varieties of rice a miss, farmers are going back to the pre-Green Revolution days and opting for traditional seeds which […]
We have been delighted with the great response to our 1 month Programme on Eco-friendly Food and Farming. We are now happy to offer the following programmes at the Bhoomi campus: 1. Education for Sustainability – 21st October – 2nd Nov, 2013. 2. Education Seminar – 26th October and 27th October, 2013 3. What is […]
Workshop On Biodynamic Farming – The four days (Jan. 12th to 15th) cover the basics of organic & biodynamic farming with many intensive hands-on sessions. Workshop On Vegetable, Fodder and Dairy Management – The three days (Jan. 16th to 18th) cover the art & science of growing Vegetables, Dairy & Fodder Management. This workshop will […]
January 9-11, 2014 Bhaikaka Krishi Kendra farm, Anand, Gujarat Organized by the Biodynamic Association of India The conference will have two focus themes, firstly organic & biodynamic seed breeding and production, and secondly, cattle husbandry, with eminent speakers from India and abroad. It will also introduce to some new developments in the organic farming scenario […]
The Seed Technology Research Unit, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri and Protection of Plant Varieties & Farmers’ Right Authority, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India is organizing a training cum Awareness programme regarding the Protection of Plant Varieties & Farmers’ Right Act., procedure for registration of farmers varieties, process of benefit sharing, farmer’s rights on […]
Bhubaneswar, September 25th Penetration of multinational seed companies in Indian market and mindless use of pesticides and fertilizers have proved burden for Indian farmers. Not only this, government sponsored and promoted seeds often putting farmers in fix, they cannot deny this nor can accept it. In this process poor farmers are becoming the victims. Similarly, […]
S M Arun, TNN | Sep 24, 2013, 04.33 AM IST COIMBATORE: Over the years, farmers from rain-fed areas and groundwater irrigated areas, are increasingly turning to organic cultivation, despite the risks and additional effort involved. “Liberal use of pesticides and insecticides affects soil quality and productivity and thus more farmers are turning to organic […]