National Coalition for Natural Farming
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A collaborative platform to accelerate the learning, practice, and discourse related to agro-ecology based farming practices in its multiple variants.
India
Joined July 2020
The spiritual and sustainable journey of the village Shalkhar was not an easy one. Yet, they managed to improve the quality of their soil and produce significantly. This story was produced as a part of NCNF Media Fellowship on Agroecology (@NFCoalition)
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(5/5) It is also said that Lord Shankar asked bhiksha (not to be confused with begging) from Annapoorna Mata which is why people also do daana (not to be confused with charity) of fruits, vegetables along with rice too. Video from Cherchera yesterday https://t.co/zFKq2I4GMG
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+ It is also believed that the festival celebrates a tradition that began with two sisters, Pandri Dai and Pungar Dai also revered as Annapoorna Daata. The sisters wanted every village to have a granary that would ensure no one ever suffered shortage of grains. +
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+ There are many lores associated with Cherchera. One of them is about Lord Shiva who asked for the hand of Goddess Parvati. On, this day, asking for bhiksha (different from begging) is common. During Cherchera everyone (rich and the poor) visit each others’ homes, seeking alms +
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+ Grains/fruits/vegies are offered to ancestors marking gratitude for watching over them for good harvest People (often children) go across houses individually & in groups, ask for rice kept in storage singing "Cherchera kothi ke dhaan herte hera"(Give me rice from your stock) +
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(1/5) A special and unique harvest festival celebrated yesterday not on the image is Cherchera from Chhattisgarh - when the paddy harvest is reaped with grains given in form of daan (not to be confused with charity) that is later shared by the people. +
Wishing everyone abundance and prosperity for all the winter harvest festivals around the country!
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Wishing everyone abundance and prosperity for all the winter harvest festivals around the country!
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#HIRINGNOW - 3 Program Associates for- Research and Knowledge Management Gender & Social Inclusion Communication For more details and to apply, please visit https://t.co/eBPZbuMX5B
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#HiringNow - #Interns for #NCNF #Chhattisgarh Looking for dedicates individuals to join #internships for evidence building, impact assessment, knowledge management, communications, partnership development & event planning. More details & Apply at- https://t.co/G7nUykmBsn
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Hiring Alert: NCNF seeks a Participatory Research Lead (PRL) for an 18-month agroecology project. Experience outside academia & travel readiness valued. Starts Oct 2024. 📅 Apply by: 30 Sept 2024, 10 PM 🔗 Apply: https://t.co/L0SePrAads ✉️ Queries: research@nfcoalition.In
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Application closing soon NCNF & 101 Reporters offer a 2-month Media Fellowship on Agroecology (Oct 1 - Nov 30). Stipend: ₹40K For journalists (1-3 yrs exp) & students in related fields. Apply by Aug 31: https://t.co/4jSQuXUEzR Details: https://t.co/oEwXBRISlc
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Applications Open NCNF & 101 Reporters offer a 2-month Media Fellowship on Agroecology (Oct 1 - Nov 30). Stipend: ₹40K For journalists (1-3 yrs exp) & students in related fields. Apply by Aug 31: https://t.co/4jSQuXUEzR Details: https://t.co/oEwXBRISlc
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Over 350 Odisha farmers have pioneered Pre-Monsoon Dry Sowing this Kharif, led by NCNF Odisha, FES, Ahinsa Club, and CYSD. This sustainable step uses early moisture to boost crop growth and soil health. 🌱 #SustainableAgriculture #PMDS
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This World Breastfeeding Week, let's address pesticide risks in farming. Studies show harmful residues in breast milk. Shifting to organic farming is crucial for infant health. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek #sustainablefarming [Read more]( https://t.co/u3ynKXDEYk)
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As many as 111 infants died within 10 months due to mysterious reasons in Uttar Pradesh's Maharajganj. To find the reason behind the rise in infant mortality rate, the District Magistrate (DM) has...
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In Chernobyl, scientists found Cryptococcus neoformans, a fungi that absorbs radiation and turns it into energy. Even in disasters, nature adapts and heals. Let's protect our environment, inspired by these wonders. 💚🌿🍄 #NatureHeals #EcoFriendly
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Join us for the 3rd Edition of the Green Hub Central India Festival! 🌿✨ Celebrate the diversity of tribal & rural cultures with powerful documentaries on human-wildlife conflict, organic farming, & more. 📅 20-21 July 2024 🕤 9:30 AM - 7 PM 📍 Ravindra Bhawan, Bhopal, MP
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