As the sun rises over Tyrsad Umkseh, a village embraced by the nurturing arms of the Mawphlang block, the spirit of Women’s Day dances on the breeze. Here, amidst the rolling hills and whispered tales of resilience, a young woman stands as a testament to the...
The many beekeepers of Meghalaya often employ traditional methods, allowing them to maintain a harmonious relationship with the environment while promoting pollination and honey production. Although the favourable conditions and floral resources support successful...
Post-harvest cooling is crucial for preserving the quality of fruits and vegetables after harvest. It serves to remove field heat, slow down microorganism growth, and reduce ethylene production. More importantly, cooling facilities offer farmers flexibility in...
In Meghalaya, small and marginal farmers have not yet leveraged farm mechanization and remain heavily reliant on traditional agricultural methods. This can be attributed to a lack of awareness regarding the benefits of using agricultural tools to enhance...
Like many farmers across the East Jaintia Hills district, Kyrsiew Ryngkhlem from Wapung Skur Village struggled to sustain livelihood activities and support her family due to farmlands becoming infertile because of coal mining. Across the region, previously green...
70-year-old Jorsing Syngkli has been cultivating paddy for decades. However, it was only in recent years that this activity became less stressful for him, thanks to his own innovative clean farming method that enabled him to effectively manage pests. Throughout...
