Cultivators: Rahibai Soma Popere

Womanica

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History, Society & Culture, Education

4.3 • 920 Ratings

🗓️ 28 April 2025

⏱️ 8 minutes

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Summary

Rahibai Soma Popere (1964 - present) is an Indian farmer known for her work preserving indigenous seed varieties and promoting sustainable agriculture. She is often referred to as the “Seed Mother” for her commitment to protecting biodiversity and traditional farming practices in India.

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This month, we're talking about cultivators — women who nurtured, cross-pollinated, experimented, or went to great lengths to better understand and protect the natural world.

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