Spice to Chew Away Your Ailments Uncle Wen had one peculiar habit. He never travelled anywhere without a tiny box of dried ‘Jaiur’ – Winged Prickly Ash a.k.a. Szechuan pepper. It was his lifeline, he declared. You see, Uncle Wen suffered from low blood pressure and diabetes. He had frequent toothaches (he ate too much …
7 Reasons Why Bamboo Farming Can Save the Environment
It is known to everyone that the natural resources are depleting from our planet! Mainstream medias have been updating us with alarming reports of our wasteful ways that are affecting the environment we live in. Overpopulation, global warming and deforestation reports are making many of us look at making the necessary changes in our lives …
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Bench Terrace- A Traditional Irrigation System of Meghalaya
What is Irrigation? In simple terms, irrigation refers to the process of facilitating the supply of water to crops through pipes, ditches, and sprinklers. Irrigation system helps farmers to have less dependency on rainwater. Having an irrigation system is an important factor for assured crop production. It allows proper utilization of all the production factors …
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Off the Grid for Years: Story of a Traditional Farmer
You may have heard of our exploratory trips around Meghalaya as we discover the hidden agricultural potential of the region. In one such trip, our team of explorers reached Mawklot village, East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya to meet a traditional farmer growing perilla seeds. Perilla Seed or Perilla frutescens (Botanical name) grows only in the …
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