Birmingham university, AP RySS sign MoU for innovative natural farming
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Birmingham university, AP RySS sign MoU for innovative natural farming

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada:England-based University of Birmingham has signed a memorandum of understanding with Rythu Sadhikara Samstha, the implementing agency of the Andhra Pradesh Community-Managed Natural Farming programme. The MoU will drive pioneering research and large-scale adoption of innovations in natural farming in India over three years under the leadership of Birmingham university’s Dr. Fraser Sugden. RySS executive vice chairman Vijay Kumar Thallam said the collaboration with the University of Birmingham will enable them to test ground-breaking APCNF techniques related to land and water management in Bihar and West Bengal. The fusion of institutional and technical innovations is expected to provide a scalable blueprint for smallholder agricultural transformation across India.” The RySS executive vice chairman said their collaboration with Birmingham university seeks to overcome challenges associated with land fragmentation and resource management, which are common obstacles in regions, such as the Gangetic plains.

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New Farm University to be set up in Mandya with ₹25 crore for infrastructure development
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New Farm University to be set up in Mandya with ₹25 crore for infrastructure development

The Hindu  

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Natural farming being promoted to achieve Swarnandhra Vision
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Natural farming being promoted to achieve Swarnandhra Vision

The Hindu  

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AP Govt’s RySS Signs MoU to Boost Natural Farming
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AP Govt’s RySS Signs MoU to Boost Natural Farming

Deccan Chronicle  

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German Experts to Explore AP’s Natural Farming
1 month ago

German Experts to Explore AP’s Natural Farming

Deccan Chronicle  

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KAU, University of Western Australia sign MoU to foster agricultural research, climate studies
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KAU, University of Western Australia sign MoU to foster agricultural research, climate studies

The Hindu  

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Andhra emerges as an inspiring example of natural farming
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Andhra emerges as an inspiring example of natural farming

New Indian Express  

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Over 60 scientists, researchers, policy makers across 8 countries visiting AP
1 year, 3 months ago

Over 60 scientists, researchers, policy makers across 8 countries visiting AP

Deccan Chronicle  

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AP Rythu Sadhikara Samastha wins $15 mn grant
2 years, 3 months ago

AP Rythu Sadhikara Samastha wins $15 mn grant

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The AP Rythu Sadhikara Samastha has won a philanthropic grant of $15 million from Co-Impact, a global organisation founded in 2017, which identifies agencies, governments, and initiatives from Asia, Africa and Latin America for the favour. Vijaykumar Thallam, executive vice chairman at RySS, said the organisation would work towards systemic changes across other states, with the Co-Impact grant. The …

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