M. S. Swaminathan

"Dr. Swaminathan is a living legend. His contributions to Agricultural Science have made an indelible mark on food production in India and elsewhere in the developing world. By any standards, he will g…"

"Let me make it very clear that the days of cheap food are over, just as the days of cheap oil are over"

"Norman Borlaug is the living embodiment of the human quest for a hunger free world. His life is his message."

"Eternal vigilance is the price of food security."

"When you take up lab-to-land transfer, you should know the socio-economic circumstances of the farmer. You should not do experiments with the farmer, because he is already poor. You must be very sure …"

"The Green Revolution was criticised by social activists on the ground that the high-yield technology involving the use of mineral fertilizers and chemical pesticides is environmentally harmful. Simila…"

"Land and water management should be given ‘Number One' priority for achieving evergreen revolution. No less important is to achieve the utmost efficiency in investment as well as in the use of water."

"Developing countries can leapfrog several stages in the development process through the application of bio-technology in agriculture"