A new style of growing rice
The "System of Rice Intensification (SRI)," is a way to raise rice which involves the management of seedlings, weeds, and more. See how V. Ravichandran, a farme...
V. Ravichandran
Technology in Water Usage Will Help Us Do More With Less
Water shortages threaten to devastate India's food security, driving down winter harvests by 20 percent nationwide and by as much as 68 percent in key regions, ...
AI Technology Puts a Plant Doctor in Every Pocket
I have my plant doctor in my pocket.
That's how I think about my mobile phone, ever since I discovered an app that harnesses the power of artificial intelligen...
Sharing A GM Technology Testimony From India to Uganda
As an Indian farmer, I'm pleased to accept invitations that allow me to share my experience and help raise awareness of the benefits of GM crops.
In November, ...
Video: The Tipping Point of Prosperity
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...
Israeli and Indian Farmer Exchange Focused On Water
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...
Golden Rice Approval Needed to Produce a Life-Changing Staple Food
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...
Celebrating Indias Miracle Crops: Past, Present and Future
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...
International Year of the Pulses An Important Crop for India and the World
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...
Indias Decision to Allow GM Crop Field Trials is a Turning Point for a Second Green Revolution
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...
V. Ravichandran
Farmer, Tamil Nadu, India
On a sixty acre farm, Ravi grows Rice, Sugarcane, Cotton and pulses. To utilize water judiciously during summer months, he uses sprinklers and drip system. Has added mechanization to address labor shortage; 12 employees. Kleckner Award winner - 2013.