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Since July, IndiaSpend has been publishing stories looking at what the push towards #NaturalFarming means on the ground for the farmers who grow our food. Its been an enlightening series for me. Here's why:
.@haripaliath's explainer told me the difference btwn #organicfarming & natural farming in theory. We realised in subsequent reporting that often, the concepts were not clear on the ground, & that organic farming was more common indiaspend.com/explainers/wha…
.@ManuMoudgil's story & the great video with it, gives a very simple explanation of why India's food bowl & its star performer in the green revolution finds it so hard to move away from chemicals--government incentives & the chemical-hardened soil indiaspend.com/agriculture/no…
Can’t emphasize enough how underrated these #inventors are! Here are some of the most resourceful things you’ve been using that have traces of the ingenuity of women.
Credits to our dear friend @bertyashley
for this thread.
Caution - #WomenatWork! No space for misogyny ahead.
Credits to our dear friend @bertyashley
for this thread.
Caution - #WomenatWork! No space for misogyny ahead.
Windshield wipers are an innovative mechanism that can save a life - thanks to Maya Anderson’s creativity and kindness!
Here’s Marie Van Brittan Brown proving that no matter how marginalized you are, nobody can deny the power you truly hold!
ASMR Director, Dr Lila Landowski @rockatscientist, on #IWD2020:
“As a neuroscientist, sometimes I think of how far we’ve come but how far we’ve yet to go. Up until 1966 women were expected to resign from their work when they were married...
“As a neuroscientist, sometimes I think of how far we’ve come but how far we’ve yet to go. Up until 1966 women were expected to resign from their work when they were married...
...Ruby Paine Scott, one of the pioneers of radio astronomy, made her big discoveries because she was able to work thanks to keeping her wedding a secret...
...Today, 50% of science, tech, engineering med and maths graduates are females, but there’s just 16% of women in the top jobs. This is disappointing, because evidence suggests that diversity is great for productivity.”
ASMR Director Dr Erin McGillick @lung_queen
"On #IWD2020 I acknowledge the critical role of those that have worked tirelessly towards closing the gap to achieve gender equity. I am reminded of the wonderful people who have supported me to achieve my goals...
"On #IWD2020 I acknowledge the critical role of those that have worked tirelessly towards closing the gap to achieve gender equity. I am reminded of the wonderful people who have supported me to achieve my goals...
...I am humbled to see the wonderful achievements of many inspiring people in health and medical research that identify as women. I hope the advances that have been made to date in this area remind everyone to be brave...
...and have the courage to challenge stereotypes towards making the future more equitable to support everyone to reach their full potential."
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