Denying a child even at birth an opportunity for the full expression of its innate genetic potential for physical and mental development is the cruellest form of inequity.
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Farming is the riskiest profession in the world since the fate of the crop is closely linked to the behaviour of the monsoon.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Farming depends heavily on unpredictable weather, making it a high-risk profession.
This quote by M. S. Swaminathan highlights the inherent risks associated with farming, emphasizing how the success of agricultural endeavors is largely dependent on monsoon patterns, which can be unpredictable and vary greatly from year to year. This unpredictability can lead to crop failures, affecting not only farmers' livelihoods but also food security as a whole, underlining the challenges faced in agricultural practices.
Themes
FarmingRiskMonsoonAgricultureWeather
In practice
Example use cases
When discussing the unpredictability of agricultural yield at a farming conference.
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