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The Lanky Tomato Saplings
Cownomics® Technology, rooted in ancient Indian Vedic sciences focuses on the resurrection of native ecology in soil, water and air. Madhukar Swayambhu, Founder & Research Head, Vaidic Srijan LLP, shares a case study of the transformation of crops by enriching the health of Soil, Water and Air by creating a farm-level microclimate transforming the farm to chemical-free practices that are disease, pest and weather resilient. This is the story of the Lanky Tomato Saplings.
Op-Ed: The Role of Young People in Defending Soil Health
Worldwide, agriculture employs the largest portion of youth (around 60% in Africa, for example), making soil health central to youth empowerment and food security in developing countries where agriculture's contribution to GDP exceeds 20%. Youth can participate in advocacy for soil and land health through political fora, techno-communications, community action, research and more.
Roël D. Houdanon, Founder & Chief Technical Advisor of the Land and Health Association, shares his thoughts on avenues for youth participation and his unique story of moving through advocacy spaces and championing soil health, as well as a case study for youth action on the ground.
Farmers in East Africa are prioritising climate action in food systems
Scaling innovative solutions, such as regenerative agriculture, has a critical role in facilitating the necessary shift required to address climate change and its effects on fragile food systems.
Farmers in East Africa are making the choice of adopting this approach of agriculture, in combination with new technologies and organic inputs to improve crop yields and replenish soils. This renewed understanding of the interplay between soil health and healthy yields is enabling the transition to sustainable agricultural practices and policy in the region.