Traditional agricultural knowledge in land management: the potential contributions of ethnographic research to climate change adaptation in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan

Rivera-Ferré, Marta G.; Masso, Marina Di; Vara, I.; Cuellar, M.; López‐i‐Gelats, Feliu; Bhatta, Gopal Datt; Gallar, David

doi:10.1080/17565529.2020.1848780

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“…Agriculture the practice of cultivating plants and livestock is itself a tradition and is one of ever-evolving practice utilizing ancient to modern technologies. Traditional Agricultural Knowledge, TAK thus involves the usage of indigenous knowledge, traditional tools, natural resources and the cultural beliefs of the farmer (5). Traditional knowledge-based food production system may offer a possible so-lution for food security and sovereignty (6) as it offers a cost-effective, nature-based, sustainable and environment -friendly strategy.…”

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Traditional knowledge-based agricultural practices in Tribal dominated District Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh

Kurmi

Kaushik²,

Pandey³

et al. 2022

Plant Sci. Today

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Traditional knowledge is the backbone of the agricultural system of any country. These traditional knowledge-based agricultural practices were phased out and replaced with modern agricultural practices. However, in the present scenario, these time tested traditional practices again have made a comeback due to their ability to sustain and overcome the obstacles posed by anthropogenic activities, land degradation, excessive and rampant usage of fertilizers, insecticides and pesticides, etc. In spite of this traditional knowledge has been confined to some secluded areas in particular among the indigenous, tribal, forest-dwelling communities. The present study has been aimed to document the Traditional knowledge-based agricultural practices in Tribal dominated District Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh. More than thirty agricultural practices have been documented during our study which has revealed the potential of this area which can be a model for natural, organic, sustainable farming, paving the way toward resilient agricultural systems.

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Traditional knowledge-based agricultural practices in Tribal dominated District Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh

Kurmi

Kaushik²,

Pandey³

et al. 2022

Plant Sci. Today

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“…Although the usefulness of indigenous/traditional knowledge and practice is unquestionable (Amin et al, 2021; Chowdhooree, 2019; Rivera‐ferre et al, 2021; Sabar, 2012), there is potential for supporting farmers in the global South through modern technologies (Asif et al, 2017). The dynamic nature of farming requires a harmonious combination of different forms of knowledge, that can be both adapted to local contexts, as well as scientifically reliable to cope with environmental stresses (e.g., climate change) (Amin et al, 2021).…”

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Understanding the information landscape in agricultural communities in rural Bangladesh

Mazumdar

Ehdeed

Jiménez

et al. 2022

E J Info Sys Dev Countries

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Knowledge sharing in rural agricultural communities is vital to the success of farmers and sustaining high yields. A range of actors in the knowledge landscape participate in knowledge sharing, and with this, a variety of complexities are introduced. In this paper, we report on a set of field visits, interviews and focus groups in various settings to understand this complex nature of the knowledge landscape. Our study was set within multiple locations within 20 miles North-East of Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. Our findings highlight the high level of interconnectedness of different actors in the agricultural communities and the complexities involved in establishing trust of information. We report on the importance of fostering successful relationships within the communities and the growing strains of climate change.

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Climate Change and Food Systems

Mirzabaev

Olsson

Kerr

et al. 2023

Science and Innovations for Food Systems Transformation

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Climate change affects the functioning of all of the components of food systems, often in ways that exacerbate existing predicaments and inequalities among regions of the world and groups in society. At the same time, food systems are a major cause of climate change, accounting for a third of all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Therefore, food systems can and should play a much bigger role in climate policies. This chapter highlights nine action points for climate change adaptation and mitigation in food systems. The chapter shows that numerous practices, technologies, knowledge and social capital already exist for climate action in food systems, with multiple synergies with other important goals, such as the conservation of biodiversity, the safeguarding of ecosystem services, sustainable land management and reducing social and gender inequalities. Many of these solutions are presently being applied at local scales around the world, even if not at sufficient levels. Hence, the major effort to unleash their potential would involve overcoming various technical, political-economic and structural barriers for their much wider application. Some other solutions require research and development investments now, but will focus on helping us meet the longer-term challenges of climate change in regard to food systems in the second half of this century, when most existing food production practices will face unprecedented challenges. In the short term, these pro-poor policy changes and support systems can have a range of positive effects well beyond food systems without delay. In the long term, investments in research will help ensure food security and ecosystem integrity for coming generations.

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Traditional agricultural knowledge in land management: the potential contributions of ethnographic research to climate change adaptation in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan

Cited by 10 publications

References 83 publications

Traditional knowledge-based agricultural practices in Tribal dominated District Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh

Traditional knowledge-based agricultural practices in Tribal dominated District Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh

Understanding the information landscape in agricultural communities in rural Bangladesh

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