Cheruvayal Raman, renowned conservationist of traditional paddy seeds from Wayanad, passes away
Conservationist Cheruvayal Raman, noted for preserving traditional paddy seed varieties in Kerala’s Wayanad district, has died. Over his career he advocated for the region’s agricultural heritage, speaking at events such as the 2011 International Conference on Biodiversity Conservation in Hyderabad and a global agricultural seminar in Brazil. His work highlighted the importance of seed diversity for food security.