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Food Systems Transformation: From Ecological Farming to Fair Markets
National Conference | Jaipur | 9–10 December 2025 India’s food system is at a crossroads. Declining soil health, climate uncertainty, rising input costs, and unstable markets are putting immense pressure on smallholder farmers. Addressing these interconnected...
Strengthening Uttarakhand’s Food System: Connecting Hills, Farms & Tables
Food System Dialogue | 12 November 2025 | Yak & Yeti Inn, Majkhali, RanikhetOrganized by: Bhoomi Ka – Centre for World Solidarity (CWS) Nestled in the serene Himalayan landscapes of Ranikhet, Bhoomi Ka–CWS convened a multi-stakeholder Food System Dialogue (FSD) to...
The “Do-Nothing” Farming Revolution: Low-Cost Water Solutions Powering Chemical-Free Agriculture in Jharkhand
Location: Phulghori, Saraikela-Kharsawan, JharkhandFarmer: Bishu SardarPractice: Natural and Chemical-Free FarmingInnovation: Farm Ponds (Hapa/Dobha) For decades, farmers in the upland regions of Rajnagar have faced a persistent challenge. Despite receiving adequate...
Ichagarh Wadi FPO: Farmers Building Futures Together
When Ichagarh Wadi Farmer Producer Company Limited (FPCL) was incorporated in 2021 in Saraikela-Kharsawan, Jharkhand, it marked a new beginning for smallholder farmers who had long struggled with scattered markets, fluctuating prices, and limited bargaining power. The...
Abhiram Bediya: A Trailblazer in Ecological Farming
In the heart of Jharkhand’s Ramgarh district lies the quiet village of Machantand, where a farmer named Abhiram Bediya is sowing more than just seeds—he’s cultivating a movement. At 38, Abhiram, a member of the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community, has emerged as a...
Laporiya Foods: Building a Rural Enterprise Through Indigenous Wisdom and Bhoomi Ka Support
In January 2025, Laporiya Foods was recognized as the Best SME at the Bhoomi Ka Conference on Food Systems Transformation—an award that reflects not just business success, but a deep-rooted commitment to rural livelihoods, indigenous cattle preservation, and...
Impact of Climate Change on Natural Farming: Insights from the Food System Dialogue
Date: 12th March 2025 Organizer: CWS, JharkhandSupporting Partners: Reliance Foundation, SOOVA & Dulal NGO (Odisha)Venue: Rotary Club, Baripada, Odisha Introduction Climate change poses a significant global challenge with severe implications for agriculture. To...
Transforming Food Systems: Highlights from the Bhoomi Ka Conference 2025
"True transformation begins when diverse voices unite for a common cause."On January 21-22, 2025, the Bhoomi Ka Conference on Food Systems Transformation brought together a vibrant community of changemakers at the SDC Conference Hall in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Over two...
Empowering Agroecology with Innovation: The Story of Bhagabanpur II FPO
In the heart of Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, a remarkable transformation is taking root. Bhagabanpur II Farmer Producer Company Limited (FPO) is pioneering agroecological farming practices, setting a benchmark for sustainable agriculture. At the forefront of this...
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