Food systems

A Walk Through Local Weekly Market: A Living Example of Agroecology in Action

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Agroecology in Action: Every Wednesday, the otherwise quiet town of Kundra in Koraput district turns into a hub of activity. Farmers, tribal communities, artisans, and traders gather in the weekly market. They are not just to buy and sell, but to connect, exchange knowledge, and sustain a living food system rooted in tradition. As part … Read more

Her Hands Feed the World: Why 2026 is the International Year of the Woman Farmer

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International year of the woman farmer

International Year of the Woman Farmer-2026 At dawn in the tribal hills of Koraput, the fields begin to move even before the sun rises. Women walk barefoot along narrow bunds, baskets balanced on their heads, sickles in their hands. Some are heading to millet plots, others to vegetable gardens, and many to forests where food … Read more