The indigenous Kenkatha breed of cattle is fast disappearing. Here’s why we should be worried.
The indigenous Kenkatha breed of cattle is fast disappearing. Here’s why we should be worried.

By Gaon Connection

Once the backbone of agriculture in the Bundelkhand region, the Kenkatha breed of cattle that was once prolific in the villages on the banks of the river Ken is dwindling at an alarming rate. The indigenous breed can survive harsh weather conditions which makes it climate-resilient.

Once the backbone of agriculture in the Bundelkhand region, the Kenkatha breed of cattle that was once prolific in the villages on the banks of the river Ken is dwindling at an alarming rate. The indigenous breed can survive harsh weather conditions which makes it climate-resilient.

The indigenous Kenkatha breed of cattle is fast disappearing. Here’s why we should be worried.
The indigenous Kenkatha breed of cattle is fast disappearing. Here’s why we should be worried.

By Arun Singh

Once the backbone of agriculture in the Bundelkhand region, the Kenkatha breed of cattle that was once prolific in the villages on the banks of the river Ken is dwindling at an alarming rate. The indigenous breed can survive harsh weather conditions which makes it climate-resilient.

Once the backbone of agriculture in the Bundelkhand region, the Kenkatha breed of cattle that was once prolific in the villages on the banks of the river Ken is dwindling at an alarming rate. The indigenous breed can survive harsh weather conditions which makes it climate-resilient.

How to turn adversities of air pollution into opportunities?
How to turn adversities of air pollution into opportunities?

By Mukti Sadhan Basu

The havoc created by air pollution in Delhi NCR could be turned into an opportunity by creating a National Fodder Bank utilising rice-wheat straw, left for burning, and fortifying the same with nutritious food legume stover

The havoc created by air pollution in Delhi NCR could be turned into an opportunity by creating a National Fodder Bank utilising rice-wheat straw, left for burning, and fortifying the same with nutritious food legume stover

Nothing bullish about Jharkhand's largest cattle fair as low rainfall and fear of drought hit sales
Nothing bullish about Jharkhand's largest cattle fair as low rainfall and fear of drought hit sales

By Ashwini K Shukla

Every Sunday, hundreds of farmers in northwest Jharkhand, and their cattle in varying sizes, colours and breeds, make their way to Pathar village in Palamu. While monsoon is the time of the year the trading of cattle does brisk business, this year there are few takers for the bulls as deficient rainfall has affected farming activities.

Every Sunday, hundreds of farmers in northwest Jharkhand, and their cattle in varying sizes, colours and breeds, make their way to Pathar village in Palamu. While monsoon is the time of the year the trading of cattle does brisk business, this year there are few takers for the bulls as deficient rainfall has affected farming activities.

The bitter gourd is bringing sweet returns to farmers in Unnao, UP
The bitter gourd is bringing sweet returns to farmers in Unnao, UP

By Sumit Yadav

To beat the impact of changing weather patterns and stray cattle attacks on standing crops, farmers in Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh adopt bitter gourd cultivation and find it a safer and a more profitable venture.

To beat the impact of changing weather patterns and stray cattle attacks on standing crops, farmers in Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh adopt bitter gourd cultivation and find it a safer and a more profitable venture.

Cattle rearers in Rajasthan help conserve critically endangered Great Indian bustard
Cattle rearers in Rajasthan help conserve critically endangered Great Indian bustard

By Kamal Singh Sultana

Guided by wildlife experts, cattle rearers in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer are contributing efforts to conserve the Great Indian bustard — a critically endangered bird species which is on the verge of extinction with less than 150 birds remaining.

Guided by wildlife experts, cattle rearers in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer are contributing efforts to conserve the Great Indian bustard — a critically endangered bird species which is on the verge of extinction with less than 150 birds remaining.

In Scorching Summer Heat, a Flood of Woes for Wheat Farmers in Chandauli, UP
In Scorching Summer Heat, a Flood of Woes for Wheat Farmers in Chandauli, UP

By Gaon Connection

More than 300 bighas of ready-to-harvest wheat crops are deep waters in Chandauli district as the Warila-Minor canal overflows. Farmers complain that no maintenance work has been carried out on the canal which is cracked and heavily silted in places leading to flooding of their lands and rotting their crops.

More than 300 bighas of ready-to-harvest wheat crops are deep waters in Chandauli district as the Warila-Minor canal overflows. Farmers complain that no maintenance work has been carried out on the canal which is cracked and heavily silted in places leading to flooding of their lands and rotting their crops.

In Scorching Summer Heat, a Flood of Woes for Wheat Farmers in Chandauli, UP
In Scorching Summer Heat, a Flood of Woes for Wheat Farmers in Chandauli, UP

By Pavan Kumar Maurya

More than 300 bighas of ready-to-harvest wheat crops are deep waters in Chandauli district as the Warila-Minor canal overflows. Farmers complain that no maintenance work has been carried out on the canal which is cracked and heavily silted in places leading to flooding of their lands and rotting their crops.

More than 300 bighas of ready-to-harvest wheat crops are deep waters in Chandauli district as the Warila-Minor canal overflows. Farmers complain that no maintenance work has been carried out on the canal which is cracked and heavily silted in places leading to flooding of their lands and rotting their crops.

Maldhari Women Changemakers of Banni Grasslands in Kachchh
Maldhari Women Changemakers of Banni Grasslands in Kachchh

By Astha Chaudhary and Dipti Arora

The women of the Maldhari community have a huge role to play in the rearing of livestock. They are also very artistic and their embroideries are works of art. On International Women’s Day, read about three women who have dared to dream and have made their presence felt in the semi-nomadic community.

The women of the Maldhari community have a huge role to play in the rearing of livestock. They are also very artistic and their embroideries are works of art. On International Women’s Day, read about three women who have dared to dream and have made their presence felt in the semi-nomadic community.

As water level recedes, people in Bihar return to their homes which no longer exist
As water level recedes, people in Bihar return to their homes which no longer exist

By Mithilesh Dhar

Just a few days back people living in Naruar village lived regular lives. The intertwining night of June 13-14 changed everything when flood water gushed into their village and washed away everything that came in its way, including the cement and brick structures -- their homes -- and all their belongings. After water level receded, they came back to their "homes" to look for their belongings ranging from bikes to cattle, clothes, furniture, utensils and important documents

Just a few days back people living in Naruar village lived regular lives. The intertwining night of June 13-14 changed everything when flood water gushed into their village and washed away everything that came in its way, including the cement and brick structures -- their homes -- and all their belongings. After water level receded, they came back to their "homes" to look for their belongings ranging from bikes to cattle, clothes, furniture, utensils and important documents

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