Taste of Heritage: Reviving Indigenous Food Security and Nutrition by Maya Sinha

Description: Taste of Heritage by Maya Sinha Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Exploring the history and contemporary causes of the erosion of indigenous food systemsIndigenous food systems are an important thread in Indias rich culture and heritage. These systems have been in place for thousands of years, are connected to local ecosystems, and provide nutrient-rich biodiversity. Unfortunately, in recent decades, these systems have seen a worrying decline. In this chapter, we will explore the history and contemporary causes of the erosion of indigenous food systems.Historical factors: - Colonial rule: During British rule in India, emphasis was placed on cash crops such as tea, coffee, and cotton, which led to the neglect of traditional agricultural practices. This reduced diversity in food production and weakened local food security.- Green revolution: The Green Revolution in India in the 1960s introduced modern agricultural technologies such as high-yielding varieties (HYVs) and the use of chemical fertilizers. While this led to an increase in food production in the short term, it marginalized traditional knowledge systems and promoted monoculture farming, which led to a decline in soil fertility and reduced biodiversity.Contemporary factors: - Increase in non-agricultural employment: With the migration of people from rural to urban areas in search of new employment opportunities, traditional agricultural practices have been left to struggle with labor shortages. This has led to a decline in traditional knowledge and skills in the fields.Other contemporary factors that have contributed to the erosion of indigenous food systems include: - Globalization: The globalization of food markets has led to increased competition from imported foods, which are often cheaper and more convenient than locally grown foods. This has made it more difficult for indigenous farmers to compete and has led to a decline in the demand for traditional foods.- Climate change: Climate change is already having a significant impact on agriculture, making it more difficult to grow crops and raise livestock. This is likely to have a disproportionate impact on indigenous communities, who are often more reliant on agriculture for their livelihoods. Details ISBN-13 9798869172389 Title Taste of Heritage Author Maya Sinha Format Paperback Year 2024 Pages 64 Publisher Self GE_Item_ID:158663893; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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