Ancient DNA is revealing the origins of livestock herding in Africa

Pastoralism’s roots could hold clues to help solve modern challenges

To move is not only desirable, but will become necessary. Irish Travellers could be at the forefront of this change: Sandhya Devesan

As Tyson Fury aims to be undisputed boxing heavyweight of the world, Down To Earth talks to Sandhya Devesan about the Irish Travellers, his …

Greener pastures: How Indian pastoralists are being aided to return to their traditional livelihood

Change is taking place in the way the Centre and state governments look at pastoralism; the belief that livestock management is done better …

Pasture posture in time of climate change

The United Nation’s latest appeal for national support to protect mobility of pastoralists brings focus to this ancient, climate-resilient …

Return of pastoralism: How villagers fought a long battle to regenerate grazing lands, assist herders

With help from civil society organisations, India’s rural population managed to increase their profits from raising cattle

Assuring tenure rights to pastoralists can ensure food security

Over 500 million people rely on livestock herding in rangelands. They move from one place to another in search of pasture and to avoid drought, …

Ensure pastoralists covered under government schemes: Centre to states

So far livestock-related schemes were only catering to settled farmers, herders

Recognize environmental contribution of pastoralists: Experts

'Pastoralism should be integrated into agriculture and livestock to make agriculture profitable, conserve bio-diversity'

Scrambling in the dark: Study shows animals forced to be more active from dusk to dawn to escape human disturbance

Most species studied exhibited reduced activity in conservancies during daytime, with increased activity at dusk, night, dawn  

Shrinking pastoralism, fear of eviction — Forest Rights Act is the only hope for Van Gujjars of Sirmaur

Many families who are still landless cannot even buy land because of the state’s policy

Pastoralism beneficial to humanity, says UN study

A recent research says that the practice should be encouraged for a successful global transition to green economy

Ruto government has its work cut out: Kenya’s development challenges new President must address

Country hopes promises made for agriculture, healthcare, environment, water, housing, sanitation will be fulfilled