As an Indian farmer, Im pleased to accept invitations that allow me to share my experience and help raise awareness of the benefits of GM crops.
In November...
Recently, Global Farmer Network board member and 2013 Kleckner Award recipient V. Ravichandran who farms in India took part in a converstion with Kiru Pillay, P...
The Old Testament promises the Israelites that if they keep Gods commandments, theyll earn the blessing of water and the bounty of successful farming.
I w...
Their eyes tell their sad stories as ghostly white irises give way to vacant stares. We can look at them but they cant look back at us. Theyve gone blind beca...
Half a century is a long time, but thats how long Ive been thinking seriously about Indias struggle with food securityand how technology can help to solve i...
Pulses are a very important crop for India. They are an important source of protein, grow quickly, generate good profits for farmers, and contribute to agricul...
As a farmer in India, I am hopeful my country has reached a turning point and will finally embrace 21st-century farming, setting the stage for a second Green Re...
Norman Borlaug is my heroand hes a hero to a billion of my countrymen here in India as well.
This week, we honor Borlaugs centenary: He was born on March ...
Cyclone Phailin smashed into the eastern coast of India on Sunday, leaving a path of death and destruction whose toll is still being calculated. The devastation...
Everybody should eat a balanced diet, consuming the right types and amounts of food to ensure proper nutrition.
Agricultural soil needs a balanced diet as we...
Ravichandran is a third-generation farmer growing paddy, sugar cane, cotton, pulses and small grains for over 30 years in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. As a strong proponent of technology, Ravichandran writes for various magazines in Tamil and English, and often fills panel positions supporting the adoption of scientifically proven technologies to increase farm productivity in an environmentally sustainable manner.
Ravichandran volunteers as a board member for the Global Farmer Network and is an active member of the World Economic Forums New Vision for Agriculture Transformational Leaders Network. He is an active member of the United Farmers Empowerment Initiative (UFEI) of India and formed the United Progressive Farmers Forum as a tool that helps farmers aggregate their resources and bridge the gap between agriculture and consumers. Ravi was recognized in 2013 as a recipient of the globally-recognized Kleckner Award and was honored with the Indian National Harit Kranti Award 2016, Innovative Farmer, for his outstanding contribution promoting the adoption of advanced technologies among farmers.
