Author Archives: agriculturalbiodiversitycommunity
Together we are the community
Our community consists of members who are interested in Agrobiodiversity. We consist of scientists, NGO’s, farmers, policy makers and other enthousiasts. Just read some of our stories and be welcome to contribute your story to the community.
Together we are the community
Our community consists of members who are interested in Agrobiodiversity. We consist of scientists, NGO’s, farmers, policy makers and other enthousiasts. Just read some of our stories and be welcome to contribute your story to the community.
We make a showcase for farmers’ unions, politicians and public servants
Ramoo Ramanjaneyulu, Center for Sustainable Agriculture, India “I am an agricultural scientist and communication specialist by training. After my studies, I got a bureaucratic job in the government of India ‒ not my cup of tea. Then I did agricultural
We make a showcase for farmers’ unions, politicians and public servants
Ramoo Ramanjaneyulu, Center for Sustainable Agriculture, India “I am an agricultural scientist and communication specialist by training. After my studies, I got a bureaucratic job in the government of India ‒ not my cup of tea. Then I did agricultural
My passion is changing lives
Stella Lutalo, PELUM, Uganda “I am a social scientist by training. My passion is changing lives. Since 2006, I work for PELUM Uganda, a network of NGO’s working on improving the livelihoods of the poor. We are part of the
My passion is changing lives
Stella Lutalo, PELUM, Uganda “I am a social scientist by training. My passion is changing lives. Since 2006, I work for PELUM Uganda, a network of NGO’s working on improving the livelihoods of the poor. We are part of the
My biggest reward is social status and knowledge; not money
Shakuntalabai Mule, farmer, India “At the age of thirteen, I was married off to a man of 45. At fourteen, I had a son. At fifteen, I was a widow. My in-laws bullied and exploited me, then kicked me out
My biggest reward is social status and knowledge; not money
Shakuntalabai Mule, farmer, India “At the age of thirteen, I was married off to a man of 45. At fourteen, I had a son. At fifteen, I was a widow. My in-laws bullied and exploited me, then kicked me out
We are free because we self-sustain
Vitoon Panyakul, Greennet, Thailand “ I am an agriculturist and economist by training. More than twenty years ago, I did research on sustainable agriculture and the constraints for farmers. The main constraint was lack of market access, so I thought
We are free because we self-sustain
Vitoon Panyakul, Greennet, Thailand “ I am an agriculturist and economist by training. More than twenty years ago, I did research on sustainable agriculture and the constraints for farmers. The main constraint was lack of market access, so I thought
If we don’t keep our soil well, we have no food
Gabriel Mhagama, trainer of farmers, Tanzania “I have a garden ‒ for my own use, not for demonstration. My wife and I are old, so we cannot always go out and buy food. We grow maize, rice, cassava, soya, potatoes,
If we don’t keep our soil well, we have no food
Gabriel Mhagama, trainer of farmers, Tanzania “I have a garden ‒ for my own use, not for demonstration. My wife and I are old, so we cannot always go out and buy food. We grow maize, rice, cassava, soya, potatoes,
Biodiversity itself is our defense against climate change
Vicky Bautista, Searice, Philippines “I am a social scientist by training. I have been working for NGO’s, doing research on the social aspects of agricultural systems, forestry and the environment. Some of my work is on health and children, but
Biodiversity itself is our defense against climate change
Vicky Bautista, Searice, Philippines “I am a social scientist by training. I have been working for NGO’s, doing research on the social aspects of agricultural systems, forestry and the environment. Some of my work is on health and children, but
I am an organic farmer, a very good farmer
Zenah Muhumuza, farmer, Uganda “Mine is a sad story. I was married, got four sons and two daughters, and had a good life in the city. Then, one night, my husband disappeared. I searched for him everywhere, but never found
I am an organic farmer, a very good farmer
Zenah Muhumuza, farmer, Uganda “Mine is a sad story. I was married, got four sons and two daughters, and had a good life in the city. Then, one night, my husband disappeared. I searched for him everywhere, but never found
People are fascinated by diversity, not uniformity
Author: Karolien Bais Bhuwon Sthapit, Bioversity International, Nepal “I am a plant breeder by training. I come from a family of temple wood carving and builders, but I wanted to study agriculture and got a scholarship for India. My first
People are fascinated by diversity, not uniformity
Author: Karolien Bais Bhuwon Sthapit, Bioversity International, Nepal “I am a plant breeder by training. I come from a family of temple wood carving and builders, but I wanted to study agriculture and got a scholarship for India. My first
Agrobiodiversity @knowledged – Enhancing the debate for a real transformation
Small‑scale farmers depend on biodiversity for their livelihoods and survival, yet agriculture can also be the greatest destroyer of biodiversity. Hivos and Oxfam Novib have recently launched a programme that aims to generate insights and evidence about the role of
Agrobiodiversity @knowledged – Enhancing the debate for a real transformation
Small‑scale farmers depend on biodiversity for their livelihoods and survival, yet agriculture can also be the greatest destroyer of biodiversity. Hivos and Oxfam Novib have recently launched a programme that aims to generate insights and evidence about the role of