I have been advocating a two pronged strategy to deal with monsoon behaviour, viz., maximising output during good years and minimising the impact of adverse monsoon.

The impact of recent oil spill in the Tamil Nadu coast is being examined by scientists for possible damage to marine biodiversity including micro-flora and fauna.

The incoming chair of Tata Sons Shri N Chandrasekaran has made the important remark that farming can generate useful ideas for business and industry (ToI, 4 Feb 2017).

India has the highest number of Internationally Recognized Certificates of Compliance (IRCC) to provide foreign researchers, access to India’s Biodiversity. These researchers need apply under provisions of the Biological Diversity Act (2002).

Keeping in view the problems faced by farm families, who comprise over 60% of our population, the Finance Minister has reiterated the Government’s resolve to help farmers double their income in another four years.

Today marks the 69th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s martyrdom. It also marks a day dedicated to Leprosy eradication.

Media reports indicate that 2016 was the hottest year in recent times.

My best wishes for a very happy Pongal to all the people of our country. Although Pongal is celebrated largely in Tamil Nadu, its significance is common to all people.

The Government of Tamil Nadu has declared the state as drought affected.

The World Food Prize that recognizes outstanding work by individuals towards enhancing quality, quantity or availability food in the world will be awarded this year for four individuals for their work on biofortification.

The occurrence of widespread malnutrition, particularly amongst women and children, is a cause for concern.

Science communication is becoming very important in democratic societies where important decisions particularly in the resource allocation area are taken by duly elected bodies.