Monday, 24 May 2010 Can you say it better?
There is no particular merit in empathizing with the world's rural poor, exemplified by Ram Bubu, a farmer. Multitudes have spent their professional careers in trying to liberate peasant families. We help these people...
Monday, 17 May 2010 IPM Needs Monetization
The world of free enterprise is costly. You can exploit or ignore business opportunities at your discretion, if you are part of a corporation. Farmers and other categories of consumers must await the pleasure of these...
Tuesday, 11 May 2010 Towards a Prosumer solution
Farmers are like cooks. They stay away from their own produce. A consumer's food safety is a producer's loss. Egg plants are typical examples of fresh vegetables that caterpillars like as much as people, things get uglier with...
Saturday, 08 May 2010 Traditional IPM Not Enough
IPM is a matter for celebration amongst the pesticide professional fraternity. Regulators in India also regard it (rightly) as a cardinal achievement of the late 20th century.
It is no longer adequate in my opinion. Residue...
Wednesday, 05 May 2010 The good old days
I assumed that the mansion must have been a dynastic residence. It was clear that the structure was in disuse, but its classic lines were full of appeal and intrigue. I made a casual remark to the orchard owner, but was startled...
Wednesday, 28 April 2010 The pollination imperative
Forgive me for carrying on so about fruit trees. This is the plant protection season for mangoes and litchies, so I have gravitated towards these shady and imposing trees of late.
Pollination is a key issue. It applies for many...
Monday, 26 April 2010 Please contribute
Trust California. This pesticide safety pioneer has taken yet another path-breaking step. Please celebrate: Calif. bill would expand pesticide safety program (2 April, Associated Press)
Nothing can expand the pesticide...
Friday, 16 April 2010 Can you help?
The hum of a tractor caught my ear. Moreover, the inviting shade of a mango grove was tempting as the Sun beat down without mercy.
Pesticide stench invaded my nostrils many yards before I felt the first droplets on my sweaty...
Tuesday, 13 April 2010 Social Entrepreneurship
IPM is a delightful platform for generating profits with ethical fibre.
It takes courage to forego pesticide business by telling farmers to shed their calendar spraying schedules. However, the rewards are commensurate with the...
