People and Process

Regenerative Farming Health for Soil | Zizira

The Magic of Regenerative Farming for Soil & Human Health

Have you ever wondered why most people nowadays complain about the general insipidness of vegetables and fruits, and even meats? Many of these folks even aver this is due to the widespread use of fertilizers, insecticides and artificial growth hormones. They may not be far from the truth.
Farmers Community – An Important Lifeline

Farmers Community – An Important Lifeline

With over 70% of India’s population engaged in agriculture, bringing cereals, vegetables, fruits and other farm products to our table, the farmer community is, no doubt, our lifeline.

Presently, the country is witnessing many skilled, as well as the educated population, widely accepting agriculture as an employment option. They have realized the potential in agriculture, which is why a few Top B school graduates are giving up their dream jobs to become farmers.

Traditional Farming Practices in Meghalaya, Northeast India.

Traditional Farming Practices in Meghalaya, Northeast India.

Want to hear interesting real-life stories about farmers in a remote corner of India?

I bring you this story based on our first-hand experience of working with farmers of Meghalaya.

Zizira operates from Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya in the Northeast part of India – a region known for its verdant landscape, natural springs that irrigate fields, and unique herbs and spices.

Sustainable Farming Methods, A Farmer’s Small Step for A Better Tomorrow

Sustainable Farming Methods, A Farmer’s Small Step for A Better Tomorrow

Farmers are hardworking folks who make the best of what nature provides them. Many implement sustainable farming methods and their goal is to get good yield each harvest, enough to make a living and feed the population. Sustainable agriculture provides farmers with opportunities while having a beneficial impact on the environment.
Traditional Farming – Helping Nature To Feed The World

Traditional Farming – Helping Nature To Feed The World

Many farmers in Meghalaya still use indigenous farming methods and techniques developed over centuries, like using natural manures and growing mixed crops that complement one another. The inputs, irrigation systems, farm equipment and tools etc are largely traditional, manufactured with indigenous raw materials. Time and again this strategy ensured steady and sustainable yields, and has remained fail-safe and gentle on the environment.
7 Reasons Why Bamboo Farming Can Save the Environment

7 Reasons Why Bamboo Farming Can Save the Environment

It is known to everyone that the natural resources are depleting from our planet! Mainstream media have been updating us with alarming reports of our wasteful ways that are affecting the environment we live in. Overpopulation, global warming and deforestation reports are making many of us look at making the necessary changes in our lives to save the environment.
Bench Terrace- A Traditional Irrigation System of Meghalaya

Bench Terrace- A Traditional Irrigation System of Meghalaya

Meghalaya, one of the eight Northeastern states of India, is blessed with abundant rainfall and large agricultural land. Farmers of this region have been using traditional irrigation systems to channel water sources to their farms and fields.
Umblai Khathynriewshnong Village - Explorer’s Field Trip

Umblai Khathynriewshnong Village - Explorer’s Field Trip

Our team of explorers visited yet another traditional village, Umblai Khathynriewshnong, in East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. Get ready to explore, learn and visualize this fascinating village right from here, our adventure travel log.
Farmers Growing Ghost Chili | Zizira

A Trip to Meet Farmers Growing Ghost Chili and Here's What We Found

At the beginning of February 2017, Zizira explorers visited the Umden weekly haat and witnessed a market packed with farmers and local traders. We learned that a lot of produces sold here, such as black pepper, perilla seeds, ginger, and chilies, are collected from a few local backyard farmers and sold collectively at these haats.
The Challenges & Needs of Indian Farmers

The Challenges & Needs of Indian Farmers

Meghalaya, like all the other states in India, is an agrarian state. Eighty-three percent of the population are dependent on agriculture. If we take a closer look, most of them are small-scale farmers. They face a lot of challenges, but have we ever stopped to think whether we know our fellow farmers? Are we doing anything to bring a change to their lives? Do we know about the problems faced by them? Is modern technology bringing any sort of development in their lives?
The Humility of a Traditional Farmer’s Family

The Humility of a Traditional Farmer’s Family

A farmer works purposefully, he does not waste one moment of his time. If he misses a day, there will be no hay. If he plows a little too late, there will be no harvest. If he seeds one hour too late and a storm comes, then all his work will be undone. Their livelihood depends entirely on nature.

To put it in simple words, farmers are humble and hard-working. This article is about a family of traditional farmers from Nongtraw village, Meghalaya. Our team of explorers met them on their recent trip. They spent two days with the farmers and came away fascinated, having seen and experienced the humble nature of these folks.

A Trip to Mawsynram - The Wettest Place on Earth!

A Trip to Mawsynram - The Wettest Place on Earth!

Are you ready for a journey to the wettest place on earth? Ready to learn what the Zizira explorers found on their recent trip to Mawsynram? Join us to learn more about the traditional farmers and about some rare produce, unique to our state of Meghalaya.