LANSA organised a three-week e-discussion on FAO’s Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition from October 23 till November 10. The topic was Sustainable Farming System for Food and Nutrition Security,which provided opportunity to showcase experiences and on-going research from low and middle-income countries on the links between agriculture, nutrition and the environment. Read the discussion summary here.
Stakeholder Engagement Events
LANSA participated in SAFANSI roundtable event
On September 7 and 8 in Kathmandu, Bhavani RV, Project Manager, LANSA-MSSRF presented Insights from the Farming System for a Nutrition Study in India whileNoorulain Masood, Director - Research to Action study under LANSA presented how agricultural workers lead research on women's work and nutrition in Pakistan.
LANSA shares research uptake strategies at ICRD, Bern
The International Conference on Research for Development (ICRD) was from September 5 to 8 in Bern, Switzerland and LANSA’s Research Uptake Manager, Sangeetha Rajeesh, hosted a session on a range of policy uptake and influencing practice methods used by LANSA Consortium in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India and Pakistan.
LANSA celebrates National Nutrition Week in India
The 2017 theme was ‘Optimal Infant & Young Child Feeding Practices: Better Child Health’ and MSSRF-LANSA research and uptake teams organised a social media outreach campaign between September 1 and 7 to share messages arising out of LANSA’s nutrition research in India. Read DJ Nithya, Nutritionist, LANSA-MSSRF blog series onBioavailability of Nutrients for details.
Gender Research from India showcased at National Policy Consultation, New Delhi
National Commission for Women (NCW) in partnership with MAKAAM and UN Women organised a national consultation on 'Realising Rights of Women Farmers: Developing a Roadmap for Action' to discuss key concerns and rights of women farmers on August 29 and 30 in New Delhi, India. LANSA research from MSSRF-led studies on gender and nutrition in India highlighted the work burden on women farmers and implications on female nutrition, also the well-being on the farm...
Karnataka government invites LANSA to discuss linking agriculture, nutrition and health
A meeting was organised by the additional Chief Secretary and Development Commissioner of Karnataka on June 22, 2017 at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru to discuss and introducing nutri and climate smart millets in the Public Distribution System. Dr. R V Bhavani presented ongoing LANSA research also explaining Introduction of Millets in PDS
LANSA discusses the impact of markets on nutrition
A two-day online discussion on April 25 and 26 hosted by LANSA allowed for a better understanding of value chains as critical to establishing effective connections between agriculture and nutrition. LANSA shared research from South Asia, and explored effective ways to enhance access to nutritious food by the poor, while examining the entire food chain from a value chain perspective. Read Summary here.
LANSA Organised a Block Level Agri-Nutrition Stakeholder Consultation at Karanja, Wardha, Maharashtra
M S Swaminathan Research Foundation under the LANSA programme along with TATA Trusts and in collaboration with the Office of the Block Development Officer (BDO) in Karanja block, Wardha district, Maharashtra, organised a consultation on 'Farming System for Nutrition to address Malnutrition' on Tuesday, 9th May, 2017. The meeting brought together several stakeholders from agriculture and nutrition, and witnessed the sharing of ideas and experiences. Insights from...
LANSA Organised a Block Level Agri-Nutrition Stakeholder Consultation at Arvi, Wardha, Maharashtra
M S Swaminathan Research Foundation under the LANSA programme along with TATA Trusts and in collaboration with the Office of the Block Development Officer (BDO) in Arvi, Wardha district, Maharashtra, organised a consultation on 'Farming System for Nutrition to address Malnutrition' on Friday, 12th May, 2017. The meeting brought together several stakeholders from agriculture and nutrition, and witnessed the sharing of ideas and experiences. Insights from MSSRF...
LANSA organised a Block level agri-nutrition Stakeholder Consultation at Boipariguda, Koraput, Odisha
M S Swaminathan Research Foundation under the LANSA programme along with TATA Trusts and in collaboration with the Office of the Block Development Officer (BDO) in Boipariguda, Koraput district, Odisha, organised a consultation on 'Farming System for Nutrition to address Malnutrition' on Thursday, 27 April, 2017. The meeting brought together several stakeholders from agriculture and nutrition, and witnessed the sharing of ideas and experiences. Insights from MSSRF...
