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LATEST NEWS UPDATES | Stem Ryots' Suicides with Organic Farming

Stem Ryots' Suicides with Organic Farming

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published Published on Apr 30, 2014   modified Modified on Apr 30, 2014
-The New Indian Express
 

Chennai: Non-governmental organisation Praphanjam conducted a food festival - Chennai Parampariya Unavu Thiruvizha - recently, hoping to draw attention to organic farming, which could help to reduce the suicide rate among farmers.

With today's farmers in dire need of sustainability, only organic farming falls within the accepted definition of sustainable agriculture. But to put organic farming into practice, a large number of consumers are required. "Through this festival we aim to increase the demand among consumers by spreading awareness, thereby bringing organic farming to the forefront," said Nachal, founder of Prapanjham.

Elaborating on various organic food practices, the festival had speakers who talked about organic food and its significance in various areas of human life.

They also dealt with controversial topics such as food and science or biotechnology and genetically modified (GM) food crops.

According to Swaminathan, a professor, GM crops lead to the development of cancer cells in the human body.

There were various speakers, including writer Gnani Sankaran, short film maker Senthamizhan and Nachal, who spoke about food and life, food and culture, and family.

In order to give a taste of how and why people should move towards organic food, the festival served a special ‘organic' lunch to the people who were enthusiastic about being a part of the food festival. It consisted of 13 food varieties made from millet and rice. Organic juice was also served.


The New Indian Express, 29 April, 2014, http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/Stem-Ryots-Suicides-with-Organic-Farming/2014/04/29/article2194478.ece1


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