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Case Study: Duck Pastoralism in Andhra Pradesh
| By Namratha Kolla and Kavya Chinda | September 2025
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This case study highlights duck pastoralism as a critical livelihood in the dry parts of Andhra Pradesh particularly in the Rayalaseema region, where families migrate with their flocks across tanks, canals, and paddy fields. Ducks provide income through eggs and meat, while also offering ecological services such as pest control and soil enrichment. Despite its benefits, the practice faces challenges from shrinking/degraded wetlands, restricted access to fields, and lack of formal recognition as well as support systems. The authors recommend policy support, better market linkages, and community-based management of water bodies to sustain and strengthen this livelihood.
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The Journey of Manyam Millet Ruchulu – Tribal Women Aspiring for Change | J.V. Jayaprakash | March 2025
From Farm to Market – The Early Steps of the Newly formed Prakruthi FPO | J.V. Jayaprakash | February 2025
Efforts of Tribal Farmers in conserving Indigenous Paddy Varieties | Dr ML Sanyasi Rao and Mr. T. Narasinga Rao | December 2024
Secure Crops from Dry Spells through Hybrid Mode of Diverse based Irrigation Systems contributed by Dr ML Sanyasi Rao and Mr. T. Narasinga Rao | December 7, 2024
Empowering Tribal Communities through Eco-friendly Farm Ponds and Rainfed Fisheries – Case Study | October 30, 2024
Creativity with Package of Practices boosts Household – Income for Education – Case Study of Ms. Mangamma Savara | June 27, 2024
Women’led farm enterprises: Unleashing the potential of humble millets
Abhijit Mohanty, Bhesaja Kumar Choudhury and Trinath Taraputia, LEISA India Magazine (March 2024 Issue)
Women-led farms Case studies from mid-hills of Himachal Pradesh | Chavvi Bathla and Sai Nikam, LEISA India, September 2023
Engineering Just Transitions – Women’s empowerment and adaptation through agroecology | Dr. Bindu Mohanty, LEISA India, September 2023
Is “PONY” assured Livelihood for Tribal Farmers of the Eastern Ghats? | Mr. Uday Kalyanapu
Strengthening Desi Backyard Poultry (BYP) Systems through systematic improvement in management practices and healthcare services | Mr. J.V. Jaya Prakash
Multi-layer Natural Farming Model with Livestock Integration – Case of Srinivasa Prasad, Sathya Sai District, Andhra Pradesh
KALACHAMPA – The story of a registered variety derived from
a landrace that raced into mainstream… (Odisha)
Fallow to Fodder – Collective Action to address – Fodder Crisis using Natural Farming methods (Hindi)
Multi-species Nutritive Fodder Production using Natural Farming Methods in TTD Goshala – Palamaner
Strategies for reviving the agro-ecological approach
Susanta Sekhar Chaudhury, Biswa Sankar Das, Pulak Ranjan Nayak, LEISA India Magazine | June 2022
Collective Efforts for supplying inputs for Zero Budget Natural Farming in Tribal Regions
Fallow to Fodder – Collective Action to address – Fodder Crisis using Natural Farming methods (English)
Transitional Efforts of a Tribal Village to evolve as a ‘Bio-Village’ – Community level initiatives in Goppulavalasa
Decentralised Inclusion of Millets based recipes as hot-cooked meal through ICDS scheme under Aspirational District Programme
Rationale for Participatory Groundwater Management as emerging from the Field Experiences
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