Reimagining Farming in Bengal’s Changing Ecology: Bridging Science and Community Solutions

- In flood-prone Makaltala, erratic monsoons and prolonged waterlogging have left thousands of hectaresof paddy submerged for months. - Farmers, especially women, face severe livelihood losses. - Local innovations like water chestnut cultivation and floating vegetable beds offer temporary relief. -...

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Main Authors: Mukhopadhyay, Prama, Puskur, Ranjitha
Format: Blog Post
Language:Inglés
Published: International Rice Research Institute 2025
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179293
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Summary:- In flood-prone Makaltala, erratic monsoons and prolonged waterlogging have left thousands of hectaresof paddy submerged for months. - Farmers, especially women, face severe livelihood losses. - Local innovations like water chestnut cultivation and floating vegetable beds offer temporary relief. - Bridging scientific research with lived realities is critical for long-term resilience.