taking up farming in a big way. He was inaugurating an organic farming
programme under the 'Harithatheeram' project in Ward 7 of the city
Corporation on Saturday. Mr. Ratnakaran said the government's scheme
to being organic cultivation of vegetables in 1,000 villages had
evoked an enthusiastic response. The young generation had to be
educated on the joys of farming and turning our fields into productive
places, he said, adding that it was being done successfully in the
State. He reiterated the State government's commitment to organic
farming. The State also had the distinction of being the first in the
country to announce interest-free loans for paddy cultivation. G.
Nammalvar, expert in organic farming, spoke.
The Hindu, 22nd December 2008
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