While documenting seed preservation practices within households and community seed banks in the villages of Umsawwar and Nongwah in Meghalaya, Queeneerich Kharmawlong and Ibapdianghun Myria realise that the women doing i…
Randa Papiah, Toy Sumer, and Hunlang Papiah recall their memories of catching dohthli (snakehead fish) in the paddy fields of Meghalaya during the rice harvesting season.
The paddy fields of Meghalaya play a crucial role in shaping this fish preparation.
—Ibadapmon Barim, 32, Khweng village, Meghalaya
Highlighting the key role of women farmers in seed conservation in the face of the climate crisis, this Beyond the Plate session discussed how local communities are coming together in Meghalaya to preserve traditional kn…
In Meghalaya, Eri silkworm pupae are often eaten after the silk cocoon has been harvested.