The images of agitated Sri Lankans storming into their country’s presidential residence in reaction to the mishandling of farm policy by their government left ...
It’s difficult enough that the cost of food keeps rising. Now the cost of cooking is going up as well.
That’s because much of the world is on the brink of a sh...
As farmers on opposite sides of the globe, our lifestyles are polar opposites. As it relates to food habits, one of us is a carnivore from Canada and the other ...
V. Ravichandran, a member of the Global Farmer Network from India, a GFN Board member, and recipient of the 2013 GFN Kleckner Award exemplifies what it means to...
Sri Lanka has partially reversed a hasty decision to experiment with farming, but the country and its citizens are already paying for this bad mistake in the fo...
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...
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, ...
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...
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, ...
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...
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.
