Seed Freedom & Climate Resilience Intersect at Barendra Seed Bank
Agriculture in the drought-prone High Barind Tract region faces multifarious problems due to climate change, among other factors. Characterized by reddish clay soil, sun-scorched terrace lands, and sparse vegetation like acacia and cactus, Barind Tract Agroecological Zone relies on rainfall for rice cultivation twice a year, but this is proving to be challenging given erratic […]
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Empowerment through Farmer-Led Research in Bangladesh with BARCIK
How does one make sure that the benefits of scientific knowledge are inclusive, and that the praxis of small producers are considered equally essential to building a genuinely sustainable agricultural practice? There’s a need to see farmers as active adopters of farming technologies with their own expertise and agency, and their experience as legitimate sources […]
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