Thiruvalluvar’s image on paddy field turns Malaiappanallur a cynosure for farming community
In a novel attempt to spread awareness of organic farming, a farmer from Malaiappanallur, near Kumbakonam, planted rice in his field in a pattern that reflects the image of the Tamil poet saint Thiruvalluvar. PG Elangovan, 62, a strong advocate of organic farming, had started the work of growing seedlings on Kuzhithattu (perforated plates), obtained … Read more