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Vandana Shiva: ‘Gandhi of Grain’ featured in documentary

By DW
02 December 2022   |   10:25 am
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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