For 45 years, Kosterwell Lyngdoh Nonglait of Maweitkhlieh village in Mairang Block, Eastern West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya, India, has lived the life of a dedicated farmer. On his land, he cultivates paddy, fruits such as guava and pineapple, and a variety of vegetables, including squash, pumpkins, and French beans. Alongside crop cultivation, he also […]
Meghalaya, India – Noni Lyngdoh, 39, a mother of five from Patharkhmah village, Jirang block, Ri-Bhoi district, struggled with limited market access, dependence on middlemen, post-harvest losses, and unstable crop prices. Though she cultivated a diverse range of crops and was an active member of her community, securing a stable income and improving her family’s nutrition […]
In Nongdom Mawpliang village, Jirang Block of Ri-Bhoi District in Meghalaya, India, farmer Goodmorning Pator begins each day by tending to his land and livestock. On his 2.5 acres, he cultivates paddy, ginger, and chillies. Alongside farming, he raises pigs, hens, and a cow, reflecting the diverse and integrated farming systems practiced in the region. […]
In the hills of Thad Village in Umsning Block, Ri-Bhoi district, Meghalaya, India, the fields have always been part of Deigracia Ryngtong’s life. As a farmer, she has long tended to ginger, pineapple, and chillies. These crops have supported her family for years. But for Deigracia, farming was more than a livelihood; it became the […]
In the village of Umkadhor, Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya, India, woman farmer City Sohkhwai tends to her one-acre farm with dedication. On this plot of land, she grows ginger, pineapple, paddy, and arecanut, while also raising pigs and backyard chickens. Support from the North East India Committee on Relief and Development (NEICORD) played an important role […]
In the quiet, green expanses of Kynrud Village in Mairang Block, Eastern West Khasi Hills, farmer Sentenary Diengdoh begins each day tending to her land, her crops, and the livelihood that sustains her family. For as long as she can remember, farming has been her way of life. On her five acres of land, Sentenary […]
“I have come here today not just to speak, but to dream. These three days will teach us how youth can return to agriculture in their own way—how they can modernize it without abandoning its values.” – Meenaben, Youth Farmer from Gujarat The Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA), with over 3.2 million women workers across 19 […]
First India (Eastern Region) Young Farmers Camp and Agrilympics (YFCA)29-30 May 2025 | The Neotia University Campus, West Bengal, IndiaOrganized by the Institute for Motivating Self Employment (IMSE) Young farmers in Eastern India participated in the First India (Eastern Region) Young Farmers Camp and Agrilympics (YFCA), an event combining fun, agriculture-themed games and rural life […]
