Landscapes, Livestock and Livelihoods
Livestock rearing is central to rural livelihoods in a large part of the globe
Livestock rearing is central to rural livelihoods in a large part of the globe. The sector provides food, fiber, energy and medicine essential for human survival. As central as this sector is, it has recently witnessed many social, political, economic, and environmental changes which have had complex effects. World trade regimes, climate change debates, pandemics, the corporatization of farming systems, change in global farming systems have all led to several changes in the sector. Industrial or corporate farming processes are rapidly replacing small farming systems and traditional farming.
While there are several movements and organizations active in the agriculture sector which question and resist some of these changes happening in crop farming, there are relatively fewer groups working on these issues in the livestock sector.
Anthra has been working on livestock-related issues for over two decades now. Helping farmers – especially marginal farmers – from developing countries understand, prepare, and cope with these changes is one of the main objectives of Anthra.
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Bringing Visibility and Recognition to Women Livestock Farmers and Pastoralists & Their Knowledge.
Location: Maharashtra India Collaboration : Several Partner NGO’s Aim The aim of this project is to document the knowledge which women livestock keepers and pastoralists in Maharashtra have related to livestock rearing systems, livestock produce and processing, livestock breeding and health. This knowledge will be brought out in the form of case studies and detailed … Continue reading “Bringing Visibility and Recognition to Women Livestock Farmers and Pastoralists & Their Knowledge.”
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The HERDING Research Project
Sustainable development for pastoralist women in India: heritage, dignity and adaptations in times of rapid change Anthra is collaborating with the University of Leeds and the Centre for Pastoralism in a study with and for women from Pastoral communities in India India has a wide range of ecosystems that support mobile animal husbandry and is … Continue reading “The HERDING Research Project”
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Pastoralists of Maharashtra and Karnataka
We are closely working with different pastoral groups in the states of Maharashtra and Karnataka as part of our larger project to bring visibility to marginalised and invisible livestock rearing communities . In Maharashtra besides the Dhangars we are also closely working with groups such as the Nanda Gawlis, the Melghat Gawlis , the Mathura … Continue reading “Pastoralists of Maharashtra and Karnataka”
MoreMapping Rangelands and Pastoral Landscapes
Grasslands are a neglected landscape in the Indian context. Often termed as barren or wastelands by policy makers, scientists and development professionals, life in the grasslands has been poorly
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Livestock Products and Livestock Markets in Dryland Areas of India: Emerging Changes and Challenges
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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Partnering through Knowledge Sharing: Helping Small Livestock holding Communities emerge from the Shadows
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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