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Climate smart crops

  • 01/06/2016
  • Leisa India

Tubers, pulses and millets are important for the livelihoods and nutrition of poor farmers, especially in fragile regions. These crops are not only underutilised, but are also underresearched. Ama Sangathan, a women federation consisting of 1200 indigenous women, have revived these crops in two blocks in Odisha, by their vibrant campaigning.

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    • climate smart crops.pdf
  • Tags:
    • Millets
    • Legumes
    • Farmers
    • Odisha
    • Women
    • Tribals
    • Rayagada (D)
    • Kalahandi
    • Dryland Farming
    • Agroecosystem Planning
    • Animal Dung
    • Intercrop Systems
    • Organic Farming
    • Integrated Pest management (IPM)
    • Nutrition
    • Climate Adaptation
    • Initiative

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