M.S. Swaminathan, Chairman of the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, has called upon agriculture scientists to go to the land from the lab. He was chairing a State-level policy dialogue on 'sustainable food security of Kerala' organised by the Navasakthi Trust, a non-governmental organisation, at Thazhava. Dr. Swaminathan said that the food production situation was bad globally. Therefore, a policy on food security was urgently needed. More awareness and encouragement measures were needed. Kerala should seriously ponder over ways to reverse the decline in paddy cultivation. He suggested that the government declare a 'food security saviour award' for all those who make a notable contribution for improving the food security of the State. Steps should also be taken to reduce the cost of production.
The Hindu, 30th January 2009
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