Vandana Shiva: ‘Gandhi of Grain’ featured in documentary
By DW
02 December 2022 |
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Camilla Becket's "The Seeds of Vandana Shiva" tells the story of the Indian eco-activist and her international crusade for more sustainable agriculture.
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