Throughout 2022-2023, the collaborative efforts of the Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development and La Via Campesina resulted in the “Women Ensuring Food Security and Nutrition: Forgotten Foods Cooking Contest.” In this culinary challenge, the task was to craft native dishes spotlighting forgotten indigenous/native/heirloom food crops as key ingredients. Women from diverse farmer groups […]
Coarse grains, like bajra and jowar, have been enduring staples in the diets of many Indians, often cultivated by small women farmers. However, the advent of fast food has led the younger generation to shift away from consuming these nutritious grains. Consequently, farmers have encountered challenges in obtaining fair market prices for their coarse grains, […]
The Chepang community, a marginalized minority residing predominantly in Nepal’s Bagmati province, heavily relies on forest resources for their livelihoods, particularly in the high hills. Despite their landless status, their lives and vibrant culture are intricately linked to the bounty of nature. They express deep reverence for the land, even venerating it as a deity […]