Meghalaya, India – Noni Lyngdoh, 39, a mother of five from Patharkhmah village, Jirang block, Ri-Bhoi district, struggled with limited market access, dependence on middlemen, post-harvest losses, and unstable crop prices. Though she cultivated a diverse range of crops and was an active member of her community, securing a stable income and improving her family’s […]
Meghalaya, India – In Nongdom Mawpliang village, Jirang Block of Ri-Bhoi District in Meghalaya, farmer Goodmorning Pator begins each day by tending to his land and livestock. On his 2.5 acres, he cultivates paddy, ginger, and chillies. Alongside farming, he raises pigs, hens, and a cow, reflecting the diverse and integrated farming systems practiced in the […]
Meghalaya, India – Baiengskhem Lapang, 30, is a farmer from Thad village in Umsning block, Ri-Bhoi district, where he lives with his wife and two children. On his one-acre plot, he cultivates seasonal vegetables, pineapples, and ginger using traditional methods passed down through generations. Farming has always been central to his life, but age-old practices […]