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30 Jun, 2021
Posted inAgri-Digitisation in India, ASHA’s response, News
Civil Society Response on GoI’s IDEA consultation paper on Digitisation in Indian Agriculture
The Response sent to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare is downloadable here ———- Forwarded message ——— From: ASHA Kisan Swaraj <asha.kisanswaraj@gmail.com> Date: Wed, Read More »
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24 Jun, 2021
Posted inFarm Laws, News
Why farmers are insisting on a Repeal of the 3 Central Farm Laws
WHY THE FARMERS ARE ASKING FOR A REPEAL OF THE 3 FARM ACTS (Note: This is a note that collects the various key issues being Read More »
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18 May, 2021
Posted inMSP, News
सभी किसानों के लिए एमएसपी का क़ानूनी हक़ – किसान स्वराज का नोट
सभी किसानों के लिए एमएसपी[1] का क़ानूनी हक़ सभी किसानों के लिए एमएसपी का क़ानूनी हक़ – किसान स्वराज का नोट – pdf वर्तमान Read More »
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05 May, 2021
Posted inASHA’s response, News
ASHA Letter to GoI on Direction & Partnerships of its Digital Push by Ministry of Agriculture
———- Forwarded message ——— From: ASHA Kisan Swaraj <asha.kisanswaraj@gmail.com> Date: Wed, May 5, 2021 at 11:04 AM Subject: Direction and Partnerships of the digital push by the Read More »
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26 Apr, 2021
Posted inMSP, News
ASHA’s note on MSP as a legal entitlement for all Farmers
MSP AS A LEGAL ENTITLEMENT FOR ALL FARMERS (You can download this document in its pdf version here) One of the key demands of the Read More »
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12 Apr, 2021
Posted inFood Fortification, News
ASHA’s note on GoI’s mandatory food fortification policies
ASHA Position Paper on Mandatory Fortification of Foods in India This position paper has been written by the Alliance for Sustainable & Holistic Agriculture (ASHA) Read More »
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11 Apr, 2021
Posted inFPO’s, News
ASHA’s Note on GoI’s approach to Farmer Producer Organisations
FPOs – Should they be Aggregating Agents of Agri corporations or Harbingers of Atma Nirbhar farming communities? “Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)” is a term applied Read More »
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07 Nov, 2020
Posted inevents, News, Webinars
Webinar on “Sustainable Solutions to Straw Burning Problem” on 7th Nov (Saturday) at 3.30 pm
Webinar on “Sustainable Solutions to Straw Burning Problem” on 7th Nov (Saturday) at 3.30 pm The issue of straw/stubble burning and its impact on loss Read More »
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05 Nov, 2020
Posted inASHA’s response, Food Fortification, News
ASHA’s Response on FSSAI’s planned mandatory fortification of Edible Oil with Vitamin Aand Vitamin D and Rice with Vitamin B12, Iron and Folic Acid
From: ASHA Kisan Swaraj <asha.kisanswaraj@gmail.com> Date: Thu, Nov 5, 2020 at 10:43 AM Subject: ASHA’s Response on FSSAI’s planned mandatory fortification of Edible Oil with Vitamin Aand Read More »
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02 Nov, 2020
Posted inASHA’s response, Food Fortification, Media, News
ASHA’s response to the Ordinance notified on “THE COMMISSION FOR AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION AND ADJOINING AREAS ORDINANCE, 2020”
As a network working on sustainable farm livelihoods, the following is our analysis, mainly keeping farmers and stubble burning in mind. 1. Air quality, or Read More »
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28 Oct, 2020
Posted inASHA’s response, Food Fortification, News
ASHA feedback on proposed amendments to Organic Food Regulations 2017
———- Forwarded message ——— From: ASHA Kisan Swaraj <asha.kisanswaraj@gmail.com> Date: Wed, Oct 28, 2020 at 6:27 PM Subject: MoHFW/FSSAI’s draft amendmentF.No.Stds/Organic/Notification-01/FSSAI-2019 put out on 27th Read More »
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25 Oct, 2020
Posted inevents, News, Seed Sovereignty(pepsi, constructive work etc.), Webinars
Protection of Farmers’ Seed Rights – Webinar on October 30th 2020
Webinar on Protection of Farmers’ Seed Rights in India on 30th Oct, 2020 (Friday) at 3.30 pm (India Time: UST +5.30) Abstract : Since the Read More »
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25 Oct, 2020
Posted inevents, News, Seed Sovereignty(pepsi, constructive work etc.), Webinars
Declaration of the Online Seed Diversity Festival, Oct.24-25, 2020
ONLINE SEED DIVERSITY FESTIVAL 2020 24-25 October 2020 Declaration Seed is the first and critical link in the food chain. It is a sacred code Read More »
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21 Oct, 2020
Posted inevents, News, Seed Sovereignty(pepsi, constructive work etc.), Webinars
Online Seed Diversity Festival, Oct.24-25, 2020
ONLINE SEED DIVERSITY FESTIVAL 24/25 OCT, 10 AM-2.30 PM Bharat Beej Swaraj Manch, ASHA-Kisan Swaraj, Save our Rice Campaign and Sahaja Samrudha invite you to Read More »
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29 Sep, 2020
Posted inASHA’s response, GM Free India, News, Seed Sovereignty(pepsi, constructive work etc.)
ASHA Letter to Govt on Data from Acclaimed Scientists on Failure of Bt Cotton in India and The Way Ahead – 28th Sep 2020
From: ASHA Kisan Swaraj Date: Mon, Sep 28, 2020 at 10:20 AM Subject: ASHA Letter on Data from Acclaimed Scientists on Failure of Bt Cotton in Read More »
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28 Sep, 2020
Posted inASHA’s response, GM Free India, News, Seed Sovereignty(pepsi, constructive work etc.)
ASHA letter on the real picture of Bt cotton in India
From: ASHA Kisan Swaraj <asha.kisanswaraj@gmail.com> Date: Mon, Sep 28, 2020 at 10:20 AM Subject: ASHA Letter on Data from Acclaimed Scientists on Failure of Bt Cotton in Read More »
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25 Sep, 2020
Posted inevents, Webinars
Sept. 25th, 2020: Weedicide-free farming webinar
Weedicide-free Farming : Science, Practices and Policies Date: 25th September (Friday), 2020 Time: 3.30 pm ( India Time: UTC +5.30) Zoom Meeting ID : 822 Read More »
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25 Sep, 2020
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National webinar on Weedicide-free Farming: Science, Practices and Policies/खरपतवारनाशक जहर से मुक्त खेती – वेबिनार सत्र : विज्ञान, पद्धतियाँ और नीतियाँ 25th Sep
Chemical intensive farming coupled with reducing crop-biodiversity has led to a situation, where weeds are considered as a serious problem in Indian agriculture. So called Read More »
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20 Sep, 2020
Posted inASHA’s response, News, Pesticides
Pesticides Management Bill 2020 – Key Amendments needed before the Bill is passed
AMENDMENTS SOUGHT IN THE PESTICIDE MANAGEMENT BILL, 2020 BEFORE IT IS PASSED IN PARLIAMENT The following are some key amendments sought in the Pesticides Management Read More »
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18 Sep, 2020
Posted inASHA’s response
Webinar on “Glyphosate – Lessons for India”, Sept. 18th 2020
You can find presentations from this webinar here: 1. Dr Nicolas Defarge’s presentation: https://kisanswaraj.in/wp-content/uploads/NicolasDefarge-ASHA-Webinar-Glyphosate-18th-Sept.pdf 2. Dr Peter Clausing’s presentation: https://kisanswaraj.in/wp-content/uploads/Peter_Clausing_ASHA_Webinar-200918.pdf 3. Dr Suman Sahai’s presentation: https://kisanswaraj.in/wp-content/uploads/SumanSahai_HT_PPT_ASHA-Webinar-17-Sept2020.pdf Abstract: Glyphosate Read More »
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14 Sep, 2020
Posted inevents, Farm Laws, News, Webinars
Why the opposition to 3 “Agri-Business Facilitation” Bills?
ASHA presents brief notes on the context, serious deficiencies and implications on the 3 “agriculture reform” ordinances which are to be tabled in the Lok Read More »
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12 Sep, 2020
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Sept.18th, 2020: Webinar on “Glyphosate – Lessons for India”
Invitation to register for a webinar on Glyphosate: Lessons for India 18th Sept. (Friday), 2020, 3.30pm (India Time) Register at: https://bit.ly/338SBF7 Zoom Meeting ID: 829 Read More »
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09 Sep, 2020
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Sept.11th, 2020: Webinar on “3 Agri-Reforms – Whither Farmer?”
You can find details of the webinar, a video link to the proceedings, the presentations of the key speakers in multiple Indian languages and speaker Read More »
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06 Sep, 2020
Posted inevents, Farm Laws, News, Webinars
Webinar on “3 Agriculture Reform Ordinances – Whither Farmer?”, Sept 11th 2020, 3.30pm
Webinar can be watched here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQPPfPoHxoc and https://www.facebook.com/AshaKisanSwaraj/videos/796190571150505 Presentations can be accessed here: Dr Sudha Narayanan’s in english: https://kisanswaraj.in/wp-content/uploads/20200911_Narayanan_ASHA_3ordinances-final.pdf In Bangla here In Gujarati here In Hindi here Read More »
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02 Sep, 2020
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Sept.4th, 2020: Webinar on “Uncultivated Foods”
As part of ASHA Webinar Series on Food, Farming & Farmers, a Webinar on “Uncultivated Foods” was organised. The video link, presentations and speaker intros Read More »
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01 Sep, 2020
Posted inevents, News, Seed Sovereignty(pepsi, constructive work etc.), Webinars
Webinar on “Uncultivated Foods”, Sept. 4th 2020, 3.30pm
PRESENTATIONS OF THE SPEAKERS Salome Yesudas’s presentation can be downloaded here : https://kisanswaraj.in/wp-content/uploads/Salome-Yesudas-Uncultivated-Foods-4th-sept-webinar.pdf Dr Debal Deb’s presentation can be downloaded here : https://kisanswaraj.in/wp-content/uploads/Debal-Deb-Forest_Foods-Webinar-sept-4th.pdf Debjeet’s presentation can be downloaded here : https://kisanswaraj.in/wp-content/uploads/Debjeet-World-Worldviews-Knowledge-Practices-of-Kondh-community-sept-4th-2020.pdf Read More »
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20 Aug, 2020
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Aug.24th, 2020: International Webinar on ‘Bt cotton in India: Myths & Realities’
Details on this webinar, organised by Centre for Sustainable Agriculture and Jatan and supported by ASHA and India For Safe Food are available at: https://kisanswaraj.in/2020/08/18/bt-cotton-in-india-myths-realities-brief-introductions-of-speakers-and-organisers/
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18 Aug, 2020
Posted inGM Free India, News, Webinars
Bt cotton in India: Myths & Realities — Presentations & Brief Introductions of Speakers and Organisers
International Webinar on Bt Cotton in India: Myths and Realities (An Evidence based Evaluation) August 24, 2020 Organized by Centre for Sustainable Agriculture (CSA) and JATAN Read More »
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06 Aug, 2020
Posted inASHA’s response, News, Pesticides
#Ban27Pesticides: ASHA’s Feedback on S.O. 1512(E) Draft Order – Banning of Insecticides Order, 2020
You can download ASHA’s response to the Government of India’s draft ban order on 27 pesticides, including a table on the 27 pesticides in pdf Read More »
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05 Aug, 2020
Posted inASHA’s response, News, Weediside
ASHA’s response on the draft Restriction on use of Glyphosate Order 2020
From: ASHA Kisan Swaraj <asha.kisanswaraj@gmail.com> Date: Tue, Aug 4, 2020 at 1:57 PM Subject: ASHA’s response on the draft Restriction of use on Glyphosate Order 2020 To: Read More »
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03 Aug, 2020
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ASHA, Civil society representatives & Scientists write to Business Standard on advertorial by pesticide industry NGO on 29/7/2020
Date 3rd August, 2020 To Mr. T. N. Ninan, Chairperson, Board of Directors, Business Standard Pvt. Ltd. tn.ninan@bsmail.in Mr.ShaileshDobhal, Editorial Lead, Business Standard Read More »
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03 Aug, 2020
Posted inASHA’s response, News, Pesticides
Response to allegations made against Ms. Kavitha Kuruganti in CCFI’s advertorial
Response from ASHA to the allegations made against Ms. Kavitha Kuruganti in the advertorial sponsored by Crop Care Federation of India (CCFI– An association of Read More »
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29 Jul, 2020
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Jul.30th, 2020: Webinar on Scientific Approach to Pest Management – Shift from Molecules to Management Systems
The webinar video proceedings can be watched here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoGM-xcLAP4&t=7s
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24 Jul, 2020
Posted inASHA’s response, News, Press Releases
ASHA’s Comments on Draft EIA 2020 Notification
———- Forwarded message ——— From: ASHA Kisan Swaraj <asha.kisanswaraj@gmail.com> Date: Fri, 24 Jul 2020 at 08:44 Subject: ASHA Comments on S.O.1199(E) draft EIA Notification, 2020 Read More »
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14 Jul, 2020
Posted inNews, Pesticides, Webinars
Livestreaming Links for Webinar (Part 2) on “Why Government’s Proposal to Ban 27 Pesticides is Welcome”
Livestreaming of Part 2 of Webinar on “Why Government’s Proposal to Ban 27 Pesticides is a Welcome Development” July 14th 2020, 4pm ASHA facebook page: Read More »
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12 Jul, 2020
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Jul.14th, 2020: 2nd part of Webinar on “Why Govt’s Proposal to Ban 27 Pesticides is Welcome”
Details of this webinar are available at: https://kisanswaraj.in/2020/07/14/webinar-part-2-on-why-governments-proposal-to-ban-27-pesticides-is-welcome/
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10 Jul, 2020
Posted inNews, Pesticides, Webinars
2-part Webinar (Jul 11&14 2020) on ‘Why Government’s Proposal to Ban 27 Pesticides is a Welcome Development’.
Topics and speaker profiles for Part 1 of Webinar on 11th July 2020 (Saturday) 4pm – Shri Devinder Sharma – Introductory Remarks Dr. D. Narasimha Reddy – Why Read More »
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09 Jul, 2020
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Jul.11th, 2020: Webinar on “Why Govt’s Proposal to Ban 27 Pesticides is a Welcome Development”
More details on this webinar are available here: https://kisanswaraj.in/2020/07/10/2-part-webinar-jul-1114-2020-on-why-governments-proposal-to-ban-27-pesticides-is-a-welcome-development/
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08 Jul, 2020
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ASHA’s letter on GoI’s move to ban loose sales of edible oil
——— Forwarded message ——— From: ASHA Kisan Swaraj <asha.kisanswaraj@gmail.com> Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2020 at 13:23 Subject: Concerns reg moves to ban loose sales of Read More »
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25 Jun, 2020
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ASHA’s letter to Secretary, Dept of Chemicals & Petrochemicals on his letter to the Ministry of Agriculture about proposed ban on 27 pesticides
———- Forwarded message ——— From: ASHA Kisan Swaraj <asha.kisanswaraj@gmail.com> Date: Thu, Jun 25, 2020 at 1:37 PM Subject: Withdrawal of letter to MoAFW with regard Read More »
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13 Jun, 2020
Posted inFarmer Suicides, News, Tenant Farmers
Report of a Helpline run by Rythu Swarajya Vedika for relief for migrant workers stranded in Andhra Pradesh
The report can be downloaded here.
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26 Mar, 2020
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URGENT SUGGESTIONS TO GOI WITH REGARD TO SUPPORT TO FARMERS, THEIR LIVELIHOODS AS WELL AS TO ENSURE UNINTERRUPTED FOOD SUPPLY CHAINS
———- Forwarded message ——— From: Kavitha Kuruganti <kavitakuruganti@gmail.com> Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 at 13:19 Subject: URGENT SUGGESTIONS TO GOI WITH REGARD TO SUPPORT TO Read More »
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22 Mar, 2020
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Amendments sought in Pesticides Management Bill 2020
The new Pesticides Management Bill 2020 has been circulated to Rajya Sabha MPs and it is expected to come up for discussion and passing in Read More »
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01 Feb, 2020
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ASHA’s reaction to Budget 2020-21 of Government of India
Share of Budget for Rural Economy Falls from 9.83% to 9.30% “Increasing rural demand & purchasing power would have boosted the sagging economy; Budget once Read More »
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23 Jan, 2020
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Presentation on “Limits of DBT/DIT and Case of Tenant Farmers” by Kiran Vissa in IIC on 22/01/2020
The presentation used by Kiran Vissa, Convenor of ASHA-Kisan Swaraj and Rythu Swarajya Vedika for his Lecture in IIC, New Delhi on January 22nd 2020 Read More »
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17 Dec, 2019
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ASHA’s Suggestions related to Agriculture & Farm Livelihoods for Budget 2020-21
December 16, 2019 Dear Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Greetings! Alliance for Sustainable and Holistic Agriculture, also known as ASHA-Kisan Swaraj, is a national network of organizations Read More »
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11 Dec, 2019
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Letter to PPV&FR Authority on its FAQs book and need to withdraw it…..
———- Forwarded message ——— From: Mail . <mail@genecampaign.org> Date: Tue, Dec 10, 2019 at 3:22 PM Subject: FAQ booklet brought out by the Protection of Plant Varieties Read More »
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29 Nov, 2019
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ASHA’s inputs on Pesticides Management Bill, expected to be introduced in the Parliament in Winter Session of 2019
—– Forwarded message —– From: Kavitha Kuruganti <kavitha_kuruganti@yahoo.com> To: jspp-dac@gov.in <jspp-dac@gov.in> Cc: ns.tomar@sansad.nic.in <ns.tomar@sansad.nic.in>; kotharin@nic.in <kotharin@nic.in>; asha.kisanswaraj@gmail.com <asha.kisanswaraj@gmail.com>; catish@ias.nic.in <catish@ias.nic.in>; rajesh.malik1@nic.in <rajesh.malik1@nic.in> Sent: Wednesday, 27 November 2019, 12:48:06 GMT+5:30 Read More »
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18 Nov, 2019
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Announcing ASHA Skillshare Course on Advocacy Tools for securing farmers’ rights & improving farm livelihoods, Dec.19-20, 2019, Bengaluru
An ASHA Skillshare Course on Tools for Advocacy to Secure Farmers’ Rights & To Improve Farm Livelihoods December 19-20, 2019: Bengaluru How do we understand Read More »
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15 Nov, 2019
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Response to the Draft Seeds Bill 2019
To: Read More »
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04 Nov, 2019
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“RCEP SUICIDAL FOR INDIAN ECONOMY AND FOR ITS FARMERS – INDIA MUST FIRMLY STAY OUT OF RCEP & SUCH FTAs”: ASHA
New Delhi, November 4th 2019: At a time when the Indian economy is in the doldrums, India should not move forward on the RCEP at any cost, Read More »
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25 Oct, 2019
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We need avoidance of conflict of interest, not management: ASHA response to FSSAI’s draft guidelines for working with private sector
———- Forwarded message ——— From: Kisan Swaraj <asha.kisanswaraj@gmail.com> Date: Fri, Oct 25, 2019 at 11:51 AM Subject: ASHA’s Feedback on FSSAI’s draft guidelines on “Working Read More »
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06 Oct, 2019
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Amendments to Seeds Bill essential for protecting Indian farmers’ interests
NOTE: THIS LETTER WAS SENT BY ASHA TO GOI BEFORE SEEDS BILL 2019 WAS PUT OUT ON 28/10/2019 BY THE GOVERNMENT FOR PUBLIC FEEDBACK. ASHA Read More »
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04 Sep, 2019
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ASHA Submission to Fadnavis Committee for Transforming Indian Agriculture
ASHA’S RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE HIGH POWERED COMMITTEE OF CHIEF MINISTERS ON TRANSFORMATION OF INDIAN AGRICULTURE Submitted: September 4, 2019 PDF Link Alliance Read More »
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20 Aug, 2019
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ASHA’s submission: Comments on the Report of the Committee on Labeling of Pesticides as per Toxicity
—– Forwarded message —– From: Kavitha Kuruganti <kavitha_kuruganti@yahoo.com> To: cibsecy@nic.in <cibsecy@nic.in> Cc: vivek.narayan14@nic.in <vivek.narayan14@nic.in>; viveknarayan77@gmail.com <viveknarayan77@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, 20 August 2019, 10:00:37 GMT+5:30 Subject: COMMENTS ON THE REPORT OF THE Read More »
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06 Aug, 2019
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Statement from ASHA on Subhash Palekar Natural Farming
Organic Farming, Natural Farming and other approaches to agro-ecology Welcome; Agro-ecological principles at work are the same in various models; Diversity of approaches/practices/techniques essential to Read More »
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06 Aug, 2019
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Reg. the need to establish a set and clear definition of NATURAL FARMING
From: Kavitha Kuruganti <kavitha_kuruganti@yahoo.com> To: am@krishi.nic.in <am@krishi.nic.in>; ns.tomar@sansad.nic.in <ns.tomar@sansad.nic.in>; kotharin@nic.in <kotharin@nic.in> Cc: neeraja.adidam@nic.in <neeraja.adidam@nic.in>; alka.b87@gov.in <alka.b87@gov.in> Sent: Monday, 29 July 2019, 12:33:22 GMT+5:30 Subject: Reg. the need to establish a set and clear definition of NATURAL FARMING To: July 29th Read More »
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14 Jul, 2019
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MAJOR FARMER UNIONS OF INDIA RESOLVE COLLECTIVELY TO UPHOLD FARMERS’ SEED RIGHTS
MAJOR FARMER UNIONS OF INDIA RESOLVE COLLECTIVELY TO UPHOLD FARMERS’ SEED RIGHTS New Delhi, July 13th 2019: Farmers’ movements have decided to put up Read More »
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12 Jul, 2019
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Schedule for “People’s Conference on Farmers’ Seed Rights”, July 13th 2019, Delhi
PEOPLE’S CONFERENCE ON FARMERS’ SEED RIGHTS Saturday, July 13th 2019 India International Centre, Conference Room II, Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi Programme Schedule Timing Read More »
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10 May, 2019
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Press Release after PepsiCo India withdrew all cases against Gujarat potato farmers
“PEPSICO INDIA & OTHER CORPORATIONS SHOULD ACKNOWLEDGE AND ACCEPT THAT FARMERS’ RIGHTS CANNOT BE DENIED OR CHALLENGED – FARMERS SEED FREEDOMS IN INDIA ARE THE Read More »
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09 May, 2019
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Objection to India attempting to align itself to UPOV – letter from civil society and scientists
To: Shri Radhamohan Singh Hon’ble Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India, Krishi Bhawan, Dr Rajendra Prasad Rd, New Delhi, 110 001 Read More »
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06 May, 2019
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ASHA TN Course on “Purity Maintenance & Characterisation of Folk Rice Varieties”
YOU CAN READ MORE ABOUT THE COURSE HERE. You can download the Application Form here: https://kisanswaraj.in/?attachment_id=2274
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05 May, 2019
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ASHA TN Skillshare on Organic Markets that Empower Farmers & Consumers
ASHA Tamil Nadu is offering a skillshare course, a paid one, between June 5th and 7th 2019 in Chennai, on “Organic Markets That Empower Farmers & Read More »
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04 May, 2019
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“Rather than ‘persuading’ farmers to desist from sowing particular seed varieties, Gujarat Government should side with farmers to save their rights as enshrined in the law”
GUJARAT GOVERNMENT’S DEAL WITH PEPSICO INDIA UNACCEPTABLE: IT COMPROMISES FARMERS’ SEED FREEDOMS IN INDIA AND IGNORES THE LAW OF THE LAND “Rather than ‘persuading’ farmers Read More »
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02 May, 2019
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“PEPSICO’S ANNOUNCEMENT THAT IT WILL WITHDRAW ITS IPR INFRINGEMENT CASES AGAINST FARMERS IS A MAJOR VICTORY FOR INDIAN FARMERS”
“PEPSICO’S ANNOUNCEMENT THAT IT WILL WITHDRAW ITS IPR INFRINGEMENT CASES AGAINST FARMERS IS A MAJOR VICTORY FOR INDIAN FARMERS – FARMERS’ SEED FREEDOMS SHOULD CONTINUE Read More »
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24 Apr, 2019
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Farmers groups ask Government to step in to assert farmers rights in PepsiCo Vs. Gujarat Potato Farmers
To: April 24, 2019 1. Dr K V Prabhu, Chairperson, Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Read More »
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10 Apr, 2019
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FSSAI receives letter on concerns with regard to its organic food regulations and implications for uncertified organic farmers
—– Forwarded message —– From: Kavitha Kuruganti <kavitha_kuruganti@yahoo.com> To: ceo@fssai.gov.in <ceo@fssai.gov.in> Cc: secyhfw@nic.in <secyhfw@nic.in>; Chairperson <chairperson@fssai.gov.in>; secy-agri@nic.in <secy-agri@nic.in>; AshokDalwai Additional Secretary <ashok.dalwai@gov.in> Sent: Wednesday, 10 Read More »
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22 Feb, 2019
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ASHA Election Manifesto Demands….
Following are the various Election Manifesto related Demands that ASHA is putting forward to various political parties, on its own and along with other networks: Read More »
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07 Feb, 2019
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Invitation to Register for ASHA Youth Retreat in Odisha between 28-31st March 2019/ ओडिशा में 28-31 मार्च के बीच आशा युवा आश्रय आमंत्रण
Friends,We will be having an ASHA youth retreat in Muniguda (Rayagada district), Odisha between 28-31st March 2019. Concept note downloadable here has more details. Those of Read More »
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07 Feb, 2019
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NDA government’s 6th Budget – A Disappointment to Farmers
For many weeks now, there have been speculative media articles about an imminent major announcement from the government, with regard to measures to be undertaken Read More »
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16 Nov, 2018
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DONATE FOR THE HISTORIC KISAN MUKTI MARCH INTO DELHI, NOV.29-30, 2018
Donate for the Historic Kisan Mukti March in Delhi One Lakh farmers will be marching to Delhi on Nov 29th and 30th, 2018, traveling from Read More »
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14 Nov, 2018
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Thank you for supporting the Kisan Mukti March
Thank you for extending your support to the Kisan Mukti March on November 29th and 30th 2018. You can learn more about All India Read More »
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14 Nov, 2018
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SUPPORT & JOIN THE KISAN MUKTI MARCH INTO DELHI IN LARGE NUMBERS, ON NOV.29TH AND 30TH 2018
If you would like to support the Kisan Mukti March financially, you can donate here: https://goo.gl/vD1KED JOIN US IN LARGE NUMBERS, ON NOV.29TH & 30TH Read More »
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08 Nov, 2018
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Development & Application of a Farm Assessment Index for a holistic comparison between organic and chemical farming
THIS IS ABOUT A 3-YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT UNDERTAKEN BY ASHA, ALONG WITH IIT BOMBAY AND OFAI (ORGANIC FARMING ASSOCIATION OF INDIA).The report was released in Read More »
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05 Nov, 2018
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Declaration & Resolution of 4th Kisan Swaraj Sammelan
Declaration & Resolution of 4th Kisan Swaraj Sammelan (Hindi here) As a gathering of more than a thousand farmers and their well-wishers, innovators, activists, Read More »
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03 Nov, 2018
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All Discussion Notes of 4th Kisan Swaraj Sammelan, Ahmedabad, Nov.2-4 2018
The Discussion Notes that various anchors and resource persons of different thematic sessions had created for the 4th Kisan Swaraj Sammelan are on the link Read More »
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01 Nov, 2018
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Schedule for 4th Kisan Swaraj Sammelan, Nov.2-4, 2018
4TH KISAN SWARAJ SAMMELAN of ASHA-KISAN SWARAJ & GUJARAT VIDYAPITH GUJARAT VIDYAPITH, AHMEDABAD NOVEMBER 2nd 2018, FRIDAY (1st Day) Time Theme Facilitator/ Resource Person From Read More »
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27 Oct, 2018
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CONFIRMED REGISTRATIONS LIST 2, as on 27th October 2018
Organisers of Kisan Swaraj Sammelan 2018 are happy to announce the second list of registrations, dated 27/10/2018. You can see the registrations list here: https://kisanswaraj.in/wp-content/uploads/REGISTRATIONS-LIST-2-KSS-2018-27th-oct.20181.pdf Read More »
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20 Oct, 2018
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Ahmedabad: Events for you on Nov 2-3-4, 2018 Kisan Swaraj Sammelan!
Gujarat Vidyapith which is organising 4th Kisan Swaraj Sammelan along with ASHA, hosted by Jatan, is glad to announce various events for urban citizens of Read More »
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18 Oct, 2018
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किसान स्वराज सम्मेलन : पंजीकृत प्रतिभागियों की पहली सूची, कार्यक्रम का वर्तमान प्रारूप, व्यवस्था संबंधी कुछ आवश्यक जानकारी
कार्यक्रम का वर्तमान प्रारूप: पूरा कार्यक्रम यहां उपलब्ध है पंजीकृत प्रतिभागियों की पहली सूची यहां उपलब्ध : https://kisanswaraj.in/wp-content/uploads/REGISTRATION-CONFIRMATION-LIST-1-KSS-2018-OCT-17TH.pdf प्रिय मित्रवर, ‘आशा’- किसान स्वराज और गुजरात Read More »
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17 Oct, 2018
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CONFIRMED REGISTRATIONS LIST 1 (17/10/2018) for KISAN SWARAJ SAMMELAN 2018
ASHA-Kisan Swaraj and Gujarat Vidyapith are happy to put out the first List of Confirmed Registrations for the 4th Kisan Swaraj Sammelan, Nov.2-4 2018, Ahmedabad, Read More »
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15 Oct, 2018
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ASHA Stands In Solidarity with Greenpeace India
PRESS RELEASE: New Delhi, October 18, 2018 ASHA Stands In Solidarity with Greenpeace India In the first week of October, the Enforcement Directorate of the Read More »
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29 Aug, 2018
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किसान स्वराज सम्मेलन 2018: पंजीकरण के लिए आमंत्रण!
आशा-किसान स्वराज नेटवर्क और गुजरात विद्यापिथ द्वारा आयोजित किसान स्वराज सम्मेलन 2018 के लिए पंजीकरण समय खिड़की 10 अक्टूबर 2018 तक बढ़ा दी गई है। Read More »
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25 Aug, 2018
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KISAN SWARAJ SAMMELAN, Nov.2-4, 2018: Ahmedabad
Dear ASHA associates and friends, Kisan Swaraj Sammelan 2018 will be organised by ASHA and Gujarat Vidyapith, hosted by Jatan between November 2nd and 4th Read More »
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25 Aug, 2018
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Registration Now Open for Kisan Swaraj Sammelan 2018, Nov.2-4, 2018, Ahmedabad (Please read fully & carefully before applying)
Registration time window for Kisan Swaraj Sammelan 2018 (between Nov.2nd and 4th 2018, in Ahmedabad) organised by ASHA-Kisan Swaraj Network and Gujarat Vidyapith has been Read More »
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09 Jul, 2018
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Jul. 21st-22nd 2018: Covai Seed Festival, Coimbatore
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04 Jul, 2018
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NDA Govt’s election year MSP hikes: ASHA’s reaction
MSPs better than last 4 years – but far from the historic increase demanded by Farmers Less than 20% margin over Comprehensive Production Cost Government Read More »
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22 Apr, 2018
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Amendments sought in NITI Aayog’s Model Land Leasing Act 2016
AMENDMENTS THAT ALLIANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE & HOLISTIC AGRICULTURE (ASHA) SEEKS ON NITI AYOG’S MODEL AGRICULTURAL LAND LEASING ACT 2016 This note has been prepared Read More »
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10 Apr, 2018
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Civil Society Response to Draft National Forest Policy 2018
—– Forwarded message —– From: Kavitha Kuruganti <kavitha_kuruganti@yahoo.com> To: digfpolicy-mef@nic.in <digfpolicy-mef@nic.in>; jitesh.kumar@nic.in <jitesh.kumar@nic.in>; toforestpolicy@gmail.com <toforestpolicy@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, 14 April 2018, 14:06:39 GMT+5:30 Subject: “Draft National Read More »
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19 Mar, 2018
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FSSAI’s Organic Standards Regulations a potential impediment to the spread of organic farming in India
The following is the text of the letter sent on March 19th 2018 to the Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of FSSAI (Food Safety and Read More »
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05 Mar, 2018
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“”Withdraw Pesticides Management Bill 2017, if the Objective is not right”
March 5, 2018 To: The Joint Secretary (Plant Protection), (Room # 238), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers’ Welfare, Read More »
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02 Feb, 2018
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Union Budget a Big Betrayal of Indian Farmers
On MSP, the government shifts goalposts – farmer organizations firm on C2+at least50% Agri Budget a meagre 2.3% of total Budget, allocations don’t match announcements Read More »
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30 Jan, 2018
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Green Paper on Farmers, Farming & Rural Economy 2018
4 YEARS, 4 BUDGETS: WHAT HAS THIS CENTRAL GOVERNMENT ACHIEVED? (The Green Paper, downloadable here, has been put out by ASHA – Kisan Swaraj Alliance; Read More »
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17 Jan, 2018
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Submission to Competition Commission of India, seeking to stop Bayer’s acquisition of Monsanto in India
To: January 17th, 2018 The Secretary, Competition Commission of India, 18-20, 7th Floor, Hindustan Times House, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi 110001 Email: secy@cci.gov.in Read More »
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10 Jan, 2018
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Apr.3rd-7th, 2018: Policy School on Understanding and Addressing Agrarian Distress
This is a workshop being organised by Sambhaavnaa with active involvement of ASHA. More details are available at: http://www.sambhaavnaa.org/programs/policy-school-on-addressing-the-agrarian-crisis-3-7-apr-2018/
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10 Jan, 2018
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Policy School on Understanding & Addressing the Agrarian Crisis: 3-7 April 2018
This Policy School workshop is being actively shaped and facilitated by ASHA. http://www.sambhaavnaa.org/programs/policy-school-on-addressing-the-agrarian-crisis-3-7-apr-2018/ Workshop on understanding and addressing the Agrarian Crisis 3-7 Apr’ 2018 Read More »
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01 Jan, 2018
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Feb.1st, 2018: Kisan Ka Budget, Gurgaon
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01 Jan, 2018
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Jan.30th, 2018: Press Conference in Delhi
Presenting “Green Paper on Farmers, Farming and Rural Economy: 4 Years, 4 Budgets: What has the Central Govt delivered?” on January 30, 2018 at 1pm Read More »
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10 Dec, 2017
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BUDGET 2018-19 – HERE’S WHAT FARMERS NEED
December 4th, 2017 Dear Shri Arun Jaitley, Alliance for Sustainable and Holistic Agriculture, also known as ASHA-Kisan Swaraj, is a national network of organizations and Read More »
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07 Dec, 2017
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ACTIVISTS SLAM TAMIL NADU GOVT’S LACK OF ACTION ON PESTICIDE POISONINGS: “CITIZENS’ RIGHT TO LIFE BEING VIOLATED BY WILFUL CONTINUATION OF DEADLY PESTICIDES”
Chennai, December 7th 2017: A fact finding team that investigated the recent spate of pesticide poisonings in Perambalur and Ariyalur districts of Tamil Nadu slammed Read More »
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12 Oct, 2017
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INDIAN FARMERS’ LIVES COME CHEAP FOR GOVERNMENTS & INDUSTRY FACT-FINDING REPORT ON PESTICIDE POISONINGS IN YAVATMAL DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA
The full fact finding report can be downloaded here: http://indiaforsafefood.in/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/pesticidepoisoning-yavatmal-FFT-report-oct12-2017.pdf The above is the report of a fact finding team that tried to probe further Read More »
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04 Jun, 2017
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REGULATION OF LIVESTOCK MARKETS IN THE NAME OF PREVENTING CRUELTY TO ANIMALS DETRIMENTAL TO FARMERS AND AGRICULTURE!
REGULATION OF LIVESTOCK MARKETS IN THE NAME OF PREVENTING CRUELTY TO ANIMALS DETRIMENTAL TO FARMERS AND AGRICULTURE! NEW RULES SHOULD BE WITHDRAWN IMMEDIATELY; LIVESTOCK REARING Read More »
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30 May, 2017
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More than 50 organic farming entities write to FSSAI on its draft regulations on organic foods
To: May 30th 2017 The Chief Executive Officer, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, 03rd Floor, Food and Drug Administration Bhawan, Kotla Road, Read More »
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09 May, 2017
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Drought in Anantapur: Fact Finding Report by ASHA, Rythu Swarajya Vedika, AP Rythu Sangam and Human Rights Forum
FACT FINDING REPORT OF DROUGHT IN ANANTAPUR & THE STATE OF CITIZENS’ ENTITLEMENTS IN THE CONTEXT OF DROUGHT You can download a PDF version of Read More »
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03 May, 2017
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June 9th-11th, 2017: Chennai Seed Festival
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03 May, 2017
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May 19th-20th, 2017: Skillshare on SCI/SRI in Millets/Pulses
A SkillShare workshop on System of Crop Intensification/System of Root Intensification, especially as pertaining to Kharif crops like Millets and Pulses is being organised on Read More »
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11 Apr, 2017
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Stop the merger of Dow and DuPont: ASHA writes to Competition Commission of India
April 11th 2017 To: The Secretary, Competition Commission of India, 18-20, 7th Floor, Hindustan Times House, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi 110001 Email: secy@cci.gov.in Dear Madam/Sir, Sub: Read More »
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06 Apr, 2017
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ASHA engages with FSSAI on Organic Foods regulation by the food safety authority
ASHA’s letter to FSSAI Chairperson Shri Ashish Bahuguna on the 7th of February in a personal meeting, on the inexplicable haste of the Authority in Read More »
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04 Apr, 2017
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Register for a Skillshare course on SCI/SRI in Kharif Millets/Pulses: May 19th & 20th 2017
ASHA is joining hands with Chetna Organic, Living Farms, Save our Rice Campaign, PRAN and WASSAN to organise a Skillshare course in Visakhapatnam on May Read More »
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04 Apr, 2017
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People’s Groups Reject RCEP
PRESS STATEMENT PEOPLE’S GROUPS REJECT RCEP 4 April 2017 Bengaluru, Karnataka At a meeting organised by Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS), La via Campesina, Read More »
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01 Apr, 2017
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OFAI & ASHA presentation on “Doubling Farmers’ Income” in GoI Consultation in Krishi Bhawan, March 20th 2017
Organic Farming Association of India was invited by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare to a consultation on “Doubling Farmers’ Income” on March 20th Read More »
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28 Feb, 2017
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Wheat Diversity Revival
SAMPARK in Madhya Pradesh is helping in the conservation of 17 Wheat varieties in its campus (10 varieties) at Petalawad & with a farmer called Ramlal Patidar Read More »
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25 Feb, 2017
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Kharif 2017 price policy formulation: Presentation to CACP
PRESENTATION 22nd February 2017 The Chairman Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices Room No. 161 Krishi Bhawan New Delhi Sir, Formulation of Price Policy for Read More »
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03 Feb, 2017
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FARMERS’ HOPES DASHED: Nothing Pro-Farmer in Budget 2017 say Farmer Organizations
Nothing to assure better income, nothing to lift them out of debt trap, nothing to even compensate their losses due to demonetization Despite the usual Read More »
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01 Feb, 2017
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Krishi Budget 2017-18: By Farmers, For Farmers
(ASHA-Kisan Swaraj Alliance participated in the Kisan Sansad and provided inputs into the creation of this Krishi Budget) KRISHI BUDGET 2017-18 Presented to the Read More »
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06 Jan, 2017
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Open Letter to PM on Demonetisation Effects on Farmers
To: January 5th 2017 The Prime Minister, Government of India. Dear Prime Minister, Namaste! The signatories to this open letter to you represent lakhs of Read More »
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18 Nov, 2016
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WHAT DO FARMERS’ MOVEMENTS IN INDIA WANT FROM BUDGET 2017-18?
In the immediate run, we demand an exemption from demonetization to all farm-related transactions. Demonetization impact on farming community has been very severe. This is Read More »
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10 Oct, 2016
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Assured Incomes for All Farm Households
“Assured Incomes for all Farm Households”[1] Revitalising the Rural – Rethinking Rural and Agricultural Policies 27th–29th Sept. 2016, IIAS, Shimla In contemporary India, it Read More »
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07 Sep, 2016
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GREEN MANIFESTO FOR PUNJAB: ASKING ALL POLITICAL PARTIES TAKE NOTE
Green Manifesto for Punjab Agenda for Punjab’s Prosperity, Food Safety, Health, Happiness and Sustainability The main outcomes that are sought through this Green Manifesto Read More »
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11 Apr, 2016
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Videos & Pictures from Kisan Swaraj Sammelan, Hyderabad
Here are some links: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPiX_z3pbQ8R0QSrI_-G9ZvSUGpmdwYEjtMCCo1NxEd7NbJoWh5sTQAZ7_U55eAkA?key=MDF6UWpIOXZBdjE1aE9QZ3JIT2ZhWjd4R1NqeEhR https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNMlWXwS6UotevkysFzdq-45iUa5CsV0Q6noAZxekIuCmeIHZtTHoI7muloziTiog?key=Qm1MZ19qbURzNVhtdzlUNm1pdWE1SzZsdDktMTln https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNyOJ6IdaMIAaZdzL-3GognF32_VYH82qE5voHJMnQHM2L2ut4EpBooELLVvU3gxA?key=N1FQVzQ1UnQ0TGJXckd1T0RuQ3hIOUZlT1BQRDBn https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPKlhyIYo5oh-AecofLJuwCirDL6IrlTPyg-Kh7XZtk-dPrinwpaP-Sj63Mw1S2qA?key=eFhvdV9DNEhsNFNjWEpJeXpSS25fTE92VGs4WURn https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPYU4T1_guo1qLkHVcYptjqS16ohC_FEMYDKrssgRoC_GuE1vFIzfWFdLvXM1iTZw?key=OFBXTTJPQUFobjUzLVdHUUplRXg5N04wWHBFcG53 https://youtu.be/irSEi6ybs4c : Day 1 pictures in a slide show on youtube. https://youtu.be/p2PS32WTUN8 : Day 2 pictures in Read More »
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04 Apr, 2016
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Declaration of 3rd Kisan Swaraj Sammelan, Hyderabad
DECLARATION OF 3RD KISAN SWARAJ SAMMELAN Hyderabad, April 3rd 2016 INCOME GUARANTEE, RIGHTS OVER RESOURCES & SUSTAINABILITY IN AGRICULTURE We, the delegates of Read More »
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27 Mar, 2016
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Programme & Logistics Note: Kisan Swaraj Sammelan
PROGRAMME SCHEDULE Day 1: April 1st 2016 9 am onwards: Registration 10.30 am to 12.30 pm * Welcome by Rythu Swarajya Vedika: Dr Rukmini Rao Read More »
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01 Mar, 2016
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FARM MOVEMENTS CALL THE GOVERNMENT’S BLUFF: POINT OUT THAT SO-CALLED PRIORITY ACCORDED TO FARM SECTOR IS HYPED AND UNIMPRESSIVE
FARM MOVEMENTS CALL THE GOVERNMENT’S BLUFF: POINT OUT THAT SO-CALLED PRIORITY ACCORDED TO FARM SECTOR IS HYPED AND UNIMPRESSIVE New Delhi, March 1, 2016: NDA Read More »
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12 Feb, 2016
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Apr. 1st-3rd, 2016: KISAN SWARAJ SAMMELAN, HYDERABAD
KISAN SWARAJ SAMMELAN A Confluence of Farmer organizations and Well-wishers of the Farming Community Organized by: Alliance for Sustainable & Holistic Agriculture (ASHA) Read More »
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12 Feb, 2016
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Feb.14th-15th 2016: Desi Cotton & Contemporary Khadi Revival Workshop, Gandhigram University, Tamil Nadu
Sahaja Samrudda the seed saving farmers’ cooperative from Karnataka, Tula – a social enterprise to bring low /no energy cotton value chain (www.tula.org.in) and SIMCODESS come together at Gandhigram to explore revival Read More »
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11 Feb, 2016
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ASHA’s “ASKs” related to Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment from upcoming Union Budget
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08 Feb, 2016
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KISAN SWARAJ SAMMELAN ANNOUNCEMENT: APRIL 1-3, 2016, HYDERABAD
KISAN SWARAJ SAMMELAN A Confluence of Farmer organizations and Well-wishers of the Farming Community Organized by: Alliance for Sustainable & Holistic Agriculture (ASHA) Read More »
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07 Feb, 2016
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India For Safe Food writes to Agri Minister on need for a complete overhaul of pesticides regulation
To: January 29th, 2016 Shri Radhamohan Singh, Hon’ble Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India. Dear Sir, Sub: Review of pesticide usage in Read More »
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05 Feb, 2016
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Jan.27th, 2016: 1-day Consultation on Millets Revival & Promotion in Odisha
Hosted by Nabakrushna Chowdhary Centre for Development Studies, ASHA and Revitalising Rainfed Agriculture Network (RRA-Network) organised a one day consultation on revival and promotion of Read More »
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15 Jan, 2016
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Farm Movements React to New Crop Insurance Scheme Announcement of GoI:PMFBY IS A DRESSED UP VERSION OF EXISTING CROP INSURANCE SCHEMES WITHOUT ADDRESSING MANY BASIC ISSUES”
THE GOVERNMENT MISSES A MAJOR OPPORTUNITY: PMFBY IS A DRESSED UP VERSION OF EXISTING CROP INSURANCE SCHEMES WITHOUT ADDRESSING MANY BASIC ISSUES New Delhi, Read More »
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03 Jan, 2016
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ASHA’s national correspondence address is given below: Alliance for Sustainable & Holistic Agriculture (ASHA) Secretariat: A-124/6, 1st Floor, Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi 110016 (Opp. Indian Statistical Institute Read More »
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19 Dec, 2015
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INDIA CAVES IN ON ALL RED LINES IN DRAFT WTO MINISTERIAL DECLARATION
India caves in all red lines in draft ministerial declaration: WTO 10th Ministerial in Nairobi, December 19th 2015 (PDF OF THE DRAFT DECLARATION IS ACCESSIBLE Read More »
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04 Dec, 2015
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ASHA’s Submission to Dr Haque-led Expert Group in Niti Ayog on Land Leasing in India
December 4th 2015 To: Dr T Haque, Chairperson, Expert Group in Niti Ayog looking at Land Leasing in India. Dear Dr Haque, Read More »
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02 Dec, 2015
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India needs a Farm Income Commission to be set up, before implementing 7th Pay Commission Recommendations: Major farm unions
To: November 30th 2015 Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister, Government of India. Dear Sir, Sub: Addressing the need for minimum dignified living incomes Read More »
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25 Oct, 2015
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Tribute to Dr Om Parkash Rupela: 1948-2015
Dr Om Parkash Rupela: 1948-2015 There are hardly any words to describe the grief and great sense of loss that the entire community of organic farming/ecological agriculture Read More »
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23 Oct, 2015
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Proceedings Report of the 5th National Organic Farming Convention
You can read/download the Proceedings Report of the 5th National Organic Farming Convention here. This report prepared many months after the convention took place, has Read More »
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30 Sep, 2015
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Govt. Schemes That Can Be Used To Promote Organic Farming
There are very few government schemes that are meant exclusively to promote organic farming in India. However, if there is a policy conviction and commitment, Read More »
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23 Sep, 2015
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Equitable & Effective Delivery of Agricultural Credit
From ASHA, we had an opportunity to make a brief presentation to Dr Raghuram Rajan, Governor of Reserve Bank of India, on September 21st 2015, Read More »
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04 Aug, 2015
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Sept 27th-28th 2015: Skillshare Course on Organic Markets, Chennai
This Course has been designed to cover various “models” – ones that have initiated their interventions at the retail end; ones that began at the Read More »
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04 Aug, 2015
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Skillshare Course on “Organic Markets that Empower Farmers & Consumers”
ASHA is receiving applications for a paid skillshare course on “Organic markets that empower farmers & consumers”, on September 27th and 28th 2015 in Chennai. Read More »
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03 Aug, 2015
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Aug. 8th-9th, 2015: Seed Mela, Mandya Karnataka
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03 Aug, 2015
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July 31st, 2015: Launch of Sarson Satyagraha, Rajghat, Delhi
Various organisations and individuals representing a wide spectrum of society joined hands to launch the Sarson Satyagraha by taking a solemn pledge at Bapu’s Samadhi Read More »
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11 Jun, 2015
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Farmers’ delegation asks for a White Paper on status of land acquired in India so far
A delegation of the All India Kisan Coordination Committee, an umbrella outfit of 65 farmers’ outfits, met with the Finance Minister Mr Arun Jaitley yesterday Read More »
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05 Jun, 2015
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LARR Second Amendment Bill 2015 dilutes the very objective of 2013 Act: Not acceptable
ASHA sent its submission to the Joint Committee of the Parliament on the second amendment bill related to the land acquisition statute in India. Read More »
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04 May, 2015
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May 22nd-24th, 2015: Traditional Maize Workshop & Mela, Udaipur, Rajasthan
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17 Apr, 2015
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26 Mar, 2015
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Apr.3rd-4th, 2015: Beej Mela, Banswara, Rajasthan
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24 Mar, 2015
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Mar.31st, 2015: Beej Samrakshan Samagam, Bhopal
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06 Mar, 2015
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Haryana Chief Minister releases new book from ASHA: Ecological Agriculture in India – Scientific Evidence on Positive Impacts
ASHA, with help from Thanal, Living Farms, INSAF and Jatan Trust, came up with a new publication of more than 400 studies, peer-reviewed and published Read More »
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01 Jan, 2015
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Pesticide Residues in Food Produce Sold as Organic
Public Statement, put out on Jan.1st 2015 With reference to recent media reports about pesticide residues in food sold as organic, we – Organic Farming Read More »
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31 Dec, 2014
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“Forest Foods and Ecology”
An appeal for a new consciousness of empathy and wise governance – to protect our rich natural heritage, culture, and harmonious collective future We, from Read More »
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11 Dec, 2014
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Feb.28th-Mar.2nd 2015: 5th National Organic Farming Convention, Chandigarh
Celebrating International Year of Soils for Sustaining Food & Farming Announcing 5TH NATIONAL ORGANIC FARMING CONVENTION On MAINSTREAMING ORGANIC FARMING 28th February to 2nd March Read More »
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11 Dec, 2014
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5th National Organic Farming Convention: Chandigarh, Feb.28-Mar.1-Mar.2, 2015
Celebrating International Year of Soils for Sustaining Food & Farming Announcing 5TH NATIONAL ORGANIC FARMING CONVENTION On MAINSTREAMING ORGANIC FARMING 28th February to 2nd March Read More »
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25 Nov, 2014
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Farmers and CSOs express concern over WTO conditionalities on India’s agricultural subsidy regime
Today in a letter to Hon’ble Commerce and Industry Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman Indian farmers organizations and civil society groups expressed serious concern over India Read More »
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12 Sep, 2014
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Sept.25-26th, 2014: Brainstorming Session on Practices and Policies for Rebuilding India’s Soils
The diverse challenges and constraints as growing population, increasing food, feed and fodder needs, natural resource degradation, climate change, shifts in land use patterns, increasing Read More »
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11 Sep, 2014
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Sept. 21-22nd, 2014: State level Seed Festival, Bhubaneswar
Contact: Saroj Mohanty 088-951-57066
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09 Sep, 2014
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Sept. 19-20th, 2014: Workshop on Adivasi Agriculture and Livelihoods
Jointly organised by ASHA, Centre for Sustainable Agriculture, SADED and Rythu Swarajya Vedika, in Visakhapatnam on September 19th and 20th 2014. Contact Dr Ramoo: 09000699702
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23 Jul, 2014
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Indian farmers’ organizations call upon the Government to stand firm on food security issue at the WTO
Press Release: 23rd July, 2014 Indian farmers’ organizations call upon the Government to stand firm on food security issue at the WTO New Delhi: Read More »
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10 Jul, 2014
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Budget 2014-15 has no substantive proposals to address farm livelihoods in India: ASHA
Reacting to the budget announcements made by the Finance Minister today, Alliance for Sustainable & Holistic Agriculture (ASHA) expressed its deep disappointment that the government Read More »
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02 Jul, 2014
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Jul. 5th, 2014: Safe Food Mela, Anna Nagar Tower Park, Chennai
Safe Food Alliance & Organic Farmers Market (OFM) Jointly organise Safe Food Mela “LOOKING FOR SAFE FOOD? JOIN THIS ORGANIC MELA!” Organic Snacks, millets recipes, Read More »
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15 Jun, 2014
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ASHA’s Statement on the IB report & India’s GMO-Free Movement
IB’S REPORT ON “IMPACT OF NGOs ON DEVELOPMENT” (dated June 3rd 2014) and THE GMO-FREE MOVEMENT IN INDIA: Statement from ASHA An Intelligence Bureau Read More »
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29 May, 2014
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ASHA Letter to PM Narendra Modi: Fulfilling the BJP promise of according highest priority to agricultural growth, increase in farmers’ income and rural development
To: May 28, 2014 Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister, Government of India. Dear Sir, Sub: Fulfilling the BJP promise of according highest priority to Read More »
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01 May, 2014
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Call for Seed Sovereignty: Protect Farmers’ Rights
Bharat Beej Swaraj Manch (India Seed Sovereignty Alliance) – a nationwide network for conserving and regenerating seed diversity and self-reliance – celebrates the International Seed Read More »
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15 Apr, 2014
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For understanding approaches, techniques and practices related to Ecological Farming, please do visit http://krishi.tv. On the issue of Chemical Pesticides, please do visit www.indiaforsafefood.in For Read More »
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07 Mar, 2014
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किसान संगठनों ने की आय की गारंटी और खेती में पारिस्थितिक स्थिरता (टिकाऊ खेती) की मांग की
लोक सभा चुनाव से पहले सभी राजनीतिक दलों को सौंपी मांगों की सूची कहा, “जल, जंगल, बीज और जमीन से छीने जा रहे किसानों के Read More »
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06 Mar, 2014
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Farmer Unions Demand Income Guarantee and Ecological Sustainability in Farming
RELEASE CHARTER OF DEMANDS TO ALL POLITICAL PARTIES ON POLL EVE “Alienation of Land, Seed, Water and Forests be stopped immediately” Warn Parties that Voting Read More »
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06 Mar, 2014
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TOWARDS RURAL REJUVENATION: Our Charter of Demands
CHARTER OF DEMANDS ON AGRICULTURE/FARM LIVELIHOODS FOR POLITICAL PARTY MANIFESTO S THE CONTEXT The present paradigm of high-external-input-based, intensive agriculture which is premised on “produce Read More »
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28 Feb, 2014
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Mar. 8th-9th, 2014: DELHI SEED FESTIVAL
We cordially invite you to the Seed festival held at New Delhi from 8-9th March 2014. Please share the invite within your circle and spread Read More »
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24 Feb, 2014
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Feb. 25th, 2014: Adivasi Food Festival, Bissam Cuttack, Odisha
We are organizing an adivasi food festival where both cultivated as well as uncultivated and / or forest foods that the adivasis depend on will Read More »
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31 Jan, 2014
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Feb. 24-25th, 2014: “Desi Cotton – Unknown Treasure”, National conference in Hulkoti, Gadag
National Workshop on ‘Desi cotton – Unknown Treasure’ Multi-stakeholders dialogue on policy change, supply of quality non-GM cotton seeds and Marketing 24-25th Feb 2014, K.H.Patil Read More »
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28 Jan, 2014
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Feb. 20-21st, 2014: Kisan Swaraj Neeti-Eastern Region Round Table
This is a two-day round table on Kisan Swaraj Neeti at Sambalpur, Odisha
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15 Dec, 2013
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Dec. 28th-30th, 2013: Millets Mela, Davanagere, Karnataka
Millets Mela in Davanagere, Karnataka: At Togataveera Samudhaya Bhawana Under INSIMP programme of Department of Agriculture. With Sharana Muddanna Savayava Krushikara Balaga. For more information, Read More »
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13 Dec, 2013
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Pesticides Management Bill 2008: Issues
A Bill by the name of Pesticides Management Bill 2008 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha in October 2008. The same was then referred to Read More »
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07 Dec, 2013
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India loses historic opportunity of correcting WTO wrongs
“Agreements at Bali jeopardize Food and Livelihood Security of millions in the name of international trade and this is unacceptable” New Delhi, December 7th, 2013: Read More »
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30 Aug, 2013
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Sept. 28th-29th, 2013: Bengaluru Seed Festival
Celebrating the rich heritage of traditional seed diversity! Venue: Kannada Bhavan, Veterinary College Campus, Hebbal, Bangalore To feature about 40 seed savers’ groups across 13 Read More »
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30 Aug, 2013
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Sept. 23rd-27th, 2013: National Workshop on Organic Seed Production
Venue: Fireflies Intercultural Centre, Bengaluru For more information, click here.
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18 Aug, 2013
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Sept. 22-24th, 2013: Short Training Course on Sustainable Agriculture
Training Course on Sustainable Agriculture – Theory & Practice, organised by ASHA and CSA. Venue: Nai Talim, Gauri Bhawan, Bapu Kuti, Sewagram, Wardha, Maharastra The Read More »
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18 Aug, 2013
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Sept. 5th-6th, 2013: Rethinking Economic Policies to Ensure Income Security in Agriculture. National Workshop, New Delhi
NATIONAL WORKSHOP on Rethinking Economic Policies to Ensure Income Security in Agriculture September 5th, 6th, 2013, 9.30am to 6.00pm Venue: JNU Convention Centre, New Delhi Read More »
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23 Jul, 2013
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Aug. 28th-29th, 2013: Workshop on Open Source Seed Systems, Hyderabad
Centre for Sustainable Agriculture and ASHA would be organising a 2-day workshop on Open Source Seed Systems, in Hyderabad, on August 28th and 29th 2013. Read More »
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20 Apr, 2013
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Apr. 27th – 28th, 2013: Seed Festival, Araku, Andhra Pradesh
SEED FESTIVAL – Panasavalasa 2013 Celebrating the richness of Tribal Biodiversity, Culture & Environment 27-28th April 2013, Araku, Andhra Pradesh Seed is the symbol of Read More »
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10 Apr, 2013
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State of Organic Farming: RTI responses from govt agencies
A number of RTI applications have been filed with different NARS (National Agricultural Research System) institutes and departments of agriculture to understand the state of Read More »
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12 Mar, 2013
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Rythu Swarajya Vedika welcomes Special Agriculture Budget in AP
Demands allocations of Rs.13,500 crores for agriculture and allied sectors (not including irrigation); Submits detailed proposals published in a Model Agriculture Budget book on behalf Read More »
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07 Mar, 2013
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ASHA demands key changes in the Land Acquisition Bill to protect rights of farmers and affected families
On the eve of All-party Meet on Land Acquisition Bill, ASHA writes to all party leaders demanding key changes in the Bill to protect farmers’ Read More »
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04 Mar, 2013
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Organic Farming ensures more productivity: UAS Dharwad research
A study taken up by the University of Agricultural Sciences-Dharwad shows that productivity of organic farming is higher, especially in rainfed areas, compared to ‘conventional’ Read More »
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04 Mar, 2013
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Mar. 8th, 2013: Internal brainstorming workshop on economic policies affecting farm livelihoods
Several economists and farmer leaders will meet in Hyderabad to look at the specific economic policies impacting farm livelihoods and ways to ensure minimum incomes Read More »
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28 Feb, 2013
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Budget in denial mode about Indian farmers’ crisis
“The Indian Budget 2013-14 ignores the core problems being faced by the nation’s cultivators and doesn’t even acknowledge the deep agrarian crisis, let alone address Read More »
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18 Feb, 2013
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Small – Organic Retail – is Beautiful – a booklet
This small booklet, presenting a few successful and inspiring cases of direct marketing by farmers, retail marketing for organic produce and an emerging Community Supported Read More »
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28 Jan, 2013
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Feb. 5th, 2013: Workshop on Organic Farming Policy of Odisha
ASHA, OFAI (Organic Farming Association of India), Living Farms, Chetna Organic, Xavier Institute of Management-Bhubaneswar and Knowledge in Civil Society are coming together to organise Read More »
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26 Jan, 2013
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Feb. 22nd-26th, 2013: Eco-Farming Training for NE states
DRCSC is organising a Training Program on Ecological Agriculture mainly for the North Eastern states from 22-26 February, 2013 at CASA Resource Centre at Alipurduar, Read More »
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26 Jan, 2013
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Response to NAC Working Group Recommendations on ‘Enhancing farm income for smallholder through market integration’
The NAC has created a Working Group of its members in July 2012, on the subject of ‘Enhancing Farm Income for Small Holders through Market Read More »
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11 Jan, 2013
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Jan 24-25th, 2013: Cotton Seed Production Training, Raichur
Several organisations are joining hands to organise a state level training to interested cotton farmers, for non-GM cotton seed production, in Raichur, Karnataka on January Read More »
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08 Jan, 2013
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Jan 8th, 2013: Workshop on Sustainable Agriculture, Patna
WORKSHOP ON SUASTAINABLE AGRICULTURE (Practices & Policies in Bihar) Venue: IInd Floor, Hall No. 3 A.N.Sinha Institute, Patna Date: 08-01-2013 Time: 11 AM onwards Expert: Read More »
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19 Dec, 2012
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Nov. 26 – 30th, 2012: Jan Sansad 2012, Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
http://jansansad2012.blogspot.in/ People’s movements in India have played a very important role in highlighting the concerns of the ordinary citizen, particularly the voices of the poor Read More »
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19 Dec, 2012
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Resolutions adopted on the 29th of November 2012 at the Jan Sansad held at Jantar Mantar
Community Rights on Land, Water, Forest and Mineral Resources and Right to Participate in Development Plans – Sustaining Agricultural Livelihoods 1. Our country is gifted Read More »
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19 Dec, 2012
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Jan Sansad 2012: Day 4 Press Release
Report on Land Acquisition will soon be made public: Shri Jairam Ramesh New Delhi, 29th November 2012: The focus of day 4 of the Jan Sansad, Read More »
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04 Nov, 2012
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Loud demand from agri orgns for NBPGR Director Bansal to be removed
November 3, 2012 To: Mr Sharad Pawar, Minister for Agriculture, Government of India. Dear Shri Sharad Pawar, Sub: Demanding removal of Dr K Read More »
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12 Oct, 2012
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Govt Policies & Laws going against farmers: FDI in retail & Land Acquisition Bill unacceptable: South Indian farmer leaders
South Indian farmer’s movements, under the banner of South Indian Coordination Committee of Farmers’ Movements (SICCFM) have come all the way to Delhi to criticize Read More »
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15 Aug, 2012
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Sept. 12-13th, 2012: Kisan Swaraj Sammelan in Bhopal
A Kisan Swaraj Sammelan, consisting of farmers’ leaders drawn from nearly 20 states of India to discuss the Kisan Swaraj Neeti is scheduled for September Read More »
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14 Aug, 2012
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Aug. 27th & 28th 2012: Brainstorming on Open Source Seed Systems
A brainstorming session on Open Source Seed Systems is being organised by ASHA, hosted by Centre for Sustainable Agriculture, with the involvement of a limited Read More »
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