Weaving indigenous agricultural knowledge with formal education to enhance community food security: school competition as a pedagogical space in rural Anchetty, India

Shailesh Shukla, Janna Barkman, Kirit Patel · 2016 · Pedagogy Culture and Society

Summary. A school competition in rural Tamil Nadu, India successfully created a pedagogical space where indigenous agricultural knowledge about traditional small millets was integrated into formal education. Students, local farmers, and teachers collaborated through the competition, which strengthened community understanding of traditional farming practices and food security. Participants recognized the competition's potential to preserve indigenous knowledge while addressing local food security challenges.

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DOI

10.1080/14681366.2016.1225114

Countries

India

Regions

Asia

Categories

indigenous-innovation, food-systems, education

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2026-04-28