Projects
Location: Pune district, Maharashtra
Collaboration: Oxford University
A study was conducted across 35 farming households in the Periurban area of Pune city in Maharashtra India. Details across farming systems, livestock types, cost of production, labour use, etc. were studied. These have then been contrasted with other systems of production.
This project looks at agro-ecological practices related to livestock species normally overlooked by policy and research in the country as well as in areas that are neglected by mainstream development processes. The two species selected are buffalo and duck.
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This study looks specifically at livestock markets and the informal economy. The project maps livestock markets in the states mentioned. In these markets, we will plot the livestock species, breeds, important products and their flows.
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The fundamental changes in agricultural and food production systems, as well as food culture are being felt world-wide.This is a major concern for people in several countries. With rapid shifts taking place from subsistence
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The project addresses problems faced by small livestock owners and migratory pastoral communities who are often invisible and unaccounted for. These include groups like the Dhangar shepherding
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