Two TN tribal farmers mix tradition and science, bag national award for innovation

TWO tribal farmers from Tamil Nadu, who have been successfully adopting modern agricultural practices under the "Ainthinai" project of the Department of Tribal Welfare here, have been honoured with the Best Innovative Farmer Award 2025 by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR).

- RAJALAKSHMI SAMPATH & D VINCENT AROCKIARAJ @ Chennai/Tiruchy

B Kumar (38) from Kilakadu village in Karumandhurai hills in Salem and K Palani (39) from Top Sengattupatti village in Pachamalai hills in Tiruchy were presented the award at the 59th foundation day of IIHR in Bengaluru on Monday for blending scientific methods with traditional practices to improve yields, along with 11 other farmers across the country.